Cazenovia
Cazenovia is a gravity dam located in Richland County, Wisconsin, built in 1864. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cazenovia
The primary purpose of Cazenovia is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Cazenovia (local government). It impounds the Caz Br To Little Baraboo near Cazenovia.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 440 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 21 square miles. Completed in 1864, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Richland |
| Nearest City | Cazenovia |
| River/Stream | Caz Br To Little Baraboo |
| Coordinates | 43.52485, -90.19704 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1864 (162 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,834 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Cazenovia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00052 |
| Federal ID | WI00052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |