New Lisbon
New Lisbon is a gravity dam located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About New Lisbon
The primary purpose of New Lisbon is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of New Lisbon (local government). It impounds the Lemonweir R near New Lisbon.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 507 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Nearest City | New Lisbon |
| River/Stream | Lemonweir R |
| Coordinates | 43.88028, -90.16311 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 507 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City Of New Lisbon |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00627 |
| Federal ID | WI00627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |