Wyocena
Wyocena is a gravity dam located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, built in 1849. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wyocena
The primary purpose of Wyocena is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Wyocena (local government). It impounds the Duck Cr near Wyocena.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 93 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1849, 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 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 09/17/2018.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Wyocena |
| River/Stream | Duck Cr |
| Coordinates | 43.49914, -89.31475 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1849 (177 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 93 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village Of Wyocena |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00248 |
| Federal ID | WI00248 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |