Wild Rose
Wild Rose is a gravity dam located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, built in 1873. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wild Rose
The primary purpose of Wild Rose is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Wild Rose (local government). It impounds the Lower Pine near Wild Rose.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 53 square miles. Completed in 1873, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 05/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waushara |
| Nearest City | Wild Rose |
| River/Stream | Lower Pine |
| Coordinates | 44.18314, -89.24792 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 53 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Wild Rose |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00232 |
| Federal ID | WI00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |