Lower Appleton Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyOutagamie
Nearest CityAPPLETON
River/StreamFOX
Coordinates44.25910, -88.39014

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height19 ft
Dam Length549 ft
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area5,822 acres
Drainage Area6,070 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/06/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00850
Federal IDWI00850
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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