Pardeeville
Pardeeville is a gravity dam located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, built in 1849. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pardeeville
The primary purpose of Pardeeville is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Pardeeville (local government). It impounds the Fox R. near Pardeeville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 312 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 56 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 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 09/13/2021.
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 | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Pardeeville |
| River/Stream | Fox R. |
| Coordinates | 43.54439, -89.30110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 312 acres |
| Drainage Area | 56 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Pardeeville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00113 |
| Federal ID | WI00113 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |