Oxford
Oxford is a gravity dam located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, built in 1849. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oxford
The primary purpose of Oxford is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Oxford (local government). It impounds the Neenah Creek near Oxford.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 61 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 47 square miles. Completed in 1849, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 08/08/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Oxford |
| River/Stream | Neenah Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.78165, -89.57632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 61 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Oxford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00076 |
| Federal ID | WI00076 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |