Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam
Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam is a concrete dam located in Brown County, Wisconsin, built in 1926. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam
The primary purpose of Little Kaukauna Lock 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 (federal). It impounds the Fox near Depere.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 588 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 564 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,230 square miles. Completed in 1926, 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 05/05/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Brown |
| Nearest City | Depere |
| River/Stream | Fox |
| Coordinates | 44.37680, -88.12400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 588 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 564 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,230 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Chicago District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00868 |
| Federal ID | WI00868 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |