Skinner
Skinner is an earth dam located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, built in 1938. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Skinner
The primary purpose of Skinner is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Langlade County (local government). It impounds the Spring Brook near Antigo.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 300 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/20/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Nearest City | Antigo |
| River/Stream | Spring Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.19653, -89.09246 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,007 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Langlade County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00072 |
| Federal ID | WI00072 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |