Kaukauna Locks And Dam
Kaukauna Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kaukauna Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Kaukauna Locks And Dam 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 Usace - Chicago District;wisconsin Dnr (federal). It impounds the Fox near Kaukauna.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 603 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 234 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,120 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Nearest City | Kaukauna |
| River/Stream | Fox |
| Coordinates | 44.28114, -88.27107 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 603 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 234 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00080 |
| Federal ID | WI00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |