Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a gravity dam located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, built in 1856. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scandinavia
The primary purpose of Scandinavia is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Scandinavia (local government). It impounds the South Branch Little Wolf near Scandinavia.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 189 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 68 square miles. Completed in 1856, 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 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 06/17/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Nearest City | Scandinavia |
| River/Stream | South Branch Little Wolf |
| Coordinates | 44.45791, -89.14800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 189 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 68 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Scandinavia |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00338 |
| Federal ID | WI00338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |