Trump Lake
Trump Lake is a gravity dam located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Trump Lake
Trump Lake is a dam in Jackson, Wisconsin. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr-trump Coulee Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1969, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-trump Coulee Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.26434, -91.14260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00884 |
| Federal ID | WI00884 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |