Lake Wingra

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyDane
Nearest CityMADISON
River/StreamMURPHY'S CREEK
Coordinates43.05773, -89.40619

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length25 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,600 acre-ft
Max Storage2,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,600 acre-ft
Surface Area345 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Madison
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI01067
Federal IDWI01067
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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