Beloit
Beloit is a gravity dam located in Rock County, Wisconsin, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beloit
The primary purpose of Beloit is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Rockriver near Beloit.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 485 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,355 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 09/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Nearest City | Beloit |
| River/Stream | Rockriver |
| Coordinates | 42.50570, -89.03300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 485 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,355 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00789 |
| Federal ID | WI00789 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |