Onion River

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountySheboygan
Nearest CityWALDO
River/StreamONION
Coordinates43.67619, -87.94385

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1856 (170 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area22 sq mi
Max Discharge1,165 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVillage of Waldo
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/27/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00313
Federal IDWI00313
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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