Waupee Dam is an earth dam located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, built in 1944. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 13 ft13 ft tall and 285 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Waupee Dam
The primary purpose of Waupee Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Waupee Creek near Suring.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 562 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1944, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| Nearest City | Suring |
| River/Stream | Waupee Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.23170, -88.38054 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1944 (82 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 218 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00673 |
| Federal ID | WI00673 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |