Middle Appleton
Middle Appleton is a gravity dam located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Middle Appleton
The primary purpose of Middle Appleton 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 Fox Valley Corp (private). It impounds the Fox River near Appleton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 195 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,098 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 08/08/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Nearest City | Appleton |
| River/Stream | Fox River |
| Coordinates | 44.25744, -88.40480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,098 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Fox Valley Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00166 |
| Federal ID | WI00166 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |