Lower White River is a gravity dam located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lower White River
The primary purpose of Lower White River is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Eagle Creek Renewable Energy (private). It impounds the White near Neshkoro.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 133 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 83 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 06/13/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Nearest City | Neshkoro |
| River/Stream | White |
| Coordinates | 44.02073, -89.24792 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 739 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 83 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,707 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00058 |
| Federal ID | WI00058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |