Mendota Locks
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Nearest City | MADISON |
| River/Stream | YAHARA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.09489, -89.37025 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,730 acres |
| Drainage Area | 254 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,860 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | Dane County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |