Independence
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Nearest City | INDEPENDENCE |
| River/Stream | ELK CREEK |
| Coordinates | 44.35826, -91.42001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1877 (149 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 113 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City Of Independence |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |