Stoughton

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyDane
Nearest CitySTOUGHTON
River/StreamYAHARA RIVER
Coordinates42.91351, -89.21877

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area429 sq mi
Max Discharge2,520 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity of Stoughton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00250
Federal IDWI00250
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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