Faust
Faust is a gravity dam located in Langlade County, Wisconsin, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Faust
The primary purpose of Faust is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Antigo (local government). It impounds the Spring Brook near Antigo.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 136 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Langlade |
| Nearest City | Antigo |
| River/Stream | Spring Brook |
| Coordinates | 45.14186, -89.14226 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 136 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | City of Antigo |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00690 |
| Federal ID | WI00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |