Leigh Lake
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | MESSENGER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.04877, -88.22016 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 231 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Oconto County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |