Stoughton
Stoughton is an earth dam located in Dane County, Wisconsin, built in 1916. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stoughton
The primary purpose of Stoughton 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 City Of Stoughton (local government). It impounds the Yahara River near Stoughton.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 429 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
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 09/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| Nearest City | Stoughton |
| River/Stream | Yahara River |
| Coordinates | 42.91351, -89.21877 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 429 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Stoughton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00250 |
| Federal ID | WI00250 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |