Little Chute Locks And Dam
Little Chute Locks And Dam is a concrete dam located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Little Chute Locks And Dam
The primary purpose of Little Chute Locks And Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usace - Chicago District;wisconsin Dnr (federal). It impounds the Fox near Little Chute.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 155 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,108 square miles. Completed in 1932, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Outagamie |
| Nearest City | Little Chute |
| River/Stream | Fox |
| Coordinates | 44.27527, -88.31847 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00779 |
| Federal ID | WI00779 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |