Neshkoro
Neshkoro is a gravity dam located in Marquette County, Wisconsin, built in 1852. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Neshkoro
The primary purpose of Neshkoro is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Neshkoro (local government). It impounds the White River near Neshkoro.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 184 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 945 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 120 square miles. Completed in 1852, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marquette |
| Nearest City | Neshkoro |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 43.96352, -89.21702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 945 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 945 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 569 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 184 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF NESHKORO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00157 |
| Federal ID | WI00157 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |