Saylesville Roller Mill
Saylesville Roller Mill is a gravity dam located in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, built in 1894. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Saylesville Roller Mill
The primary purpose of Saylesville Roller Mill is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Reid, Drake (private). It impounds the White Creek near Saylesville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 27 square miles. Completed in 1894, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waukesha |
| Nearest City | Saylesville |
| River/Stream | White Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.94876, -88.32327 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,142 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Reid, Drake |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00332 |
| Federal ID | WI00332 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |