Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg is a gravity dam located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, built in 1845. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ogdensburg
The primary purpose of Ogdensburg is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Ogdensburg (local government). It impounds the Engibretson Creek near Ogdensburg.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1845, 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 09/10/2021.
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 | Waupaca |
| Nearest City | Ogdensburg |
| River/Stream | Engibretson Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.45397, -89.03304 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Ogdensburg |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00226 |
| Federal ID | WI00226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |