Westfield is a gravity dam located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, built in 1853. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 200 ft long. 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 Westfield
The primary purpose of Westfield 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 Village of Westfield (local government). It impounds the Westfield Creek near Westfield.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1853, 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 04/16/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Westfield |
| River/Stream | Westfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.88635, -89.49365 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1853 (173 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Westfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/16/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00077 |
| Federal ID | WI00077 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |