Wautoma
Wautoma is a gravity dam located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, built in 1852. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wautoma
The primary purpose of Wautoma is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Wautoma (local government). It impounds the White River near Waushara.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 312 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 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 07/28/2016.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Nearest City | Waushara |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 44.07564, -89.29116 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 312 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City Of Wautoma |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00170 |
| Federal ID | WI00170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |