Dundee
Dundee is an earth dam located in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, built in 1857. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dundee
The primary purpose of Dundee is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Osceola (local government). It impounds the East Branch Milwaukee near Dundee.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 427 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 square miles. Completed in 1857, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Fond du Lac |
| Nearest City | Dundee |
| River/Stream | East Branch Milwaukee |
| Coordinates | 43.65222, -88.17529 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1857 (169 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 427 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town Of Osceola |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00132 |
| Federal ID | WI00132 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |