Burlington
Burlington is a gravity dam located in Racine County, Wisconsin, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Burlington
The primary purpose of Burlington is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Burlington (local government). It impounds the White near Burlington.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 284 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 07/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Nearest City | Burlington |
| River/Stream | White |
| Coordinates | 42.68209, -88.27717 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 284 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,516 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City Of Burlington |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00648 |
| Federal ID | WI00648 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |