Weyauwega is a concrete dam located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, built in 1852. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 240 ft long, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Weyauwega
The primary purpose of Weyauwega is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Waupaca River near Weyauwega.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,259 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 310 square miles. Completed in 1852, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Nearest City | Weyauwega |
| River/Stream | Waupaca River |
| Coordinates | 44.32476, -88.93360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,259 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,259 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,259 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 310 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,590 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00813 |
| Federal ID | WI00813 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |