Angelo Dam is a dam located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 615 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Angelo Dam
The primary purpose of Angelo Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the La Crosse River.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 615 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 52 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/29/2023.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
| River/Stream | La Crosse River |
| Coordinates | 43.96841, -90.77560 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 615.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01109 |
| Federal ID | WI01109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |