Upper Appleton Locks And Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyOutagamie
Nearest CityAPPLETON
River/StreamFOX
Coordinates44.25333, -88.41167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height18 ft
Dam Length691 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14,300 acre-ft
Max Storage14,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,400 acre-ft
Surface Area582 acres
Drainage Area6,070 sq mi
Max Discharge27,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/05/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00851
Federal IDWI00851
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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