Hustisford
Hustisford is a gravity dam located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, built in 1845. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hustisford
The primary purpose of Hustisford is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Hustisford (local government). It impounds the Rock near Hustisford.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,855 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 509 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 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 05/29/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Nearest City | Hustisford |
| River/Stream | Rock |
| Coordinates | 43.34601, -88.59858 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1845 (181 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 13,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,855 acres |
| Drainage Area | 509 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of Hustisford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00254 |
| Federal ID | WI00254 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |