Wind Lake
Wind Lake is a gravity dam located in Racine County, Wisconsin, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Wind Lake
The primary purpose of Wind Lake is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Racine County (local government). It impounds the Muskego Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 936 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Muskego Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.81324, -88.14216 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,740 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 936 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Racine County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01115 |
| Federal ID | WI01115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |