Little Green Lake Outlet
Little Green Lake Outlet is a gravity dam located in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Little Green Lake Outlet
The primary purpose of Little Green Lake Outlet is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Little Green Lake Protection And Rehabilitation District (local government). It impounds the Little Green Lake Outlet.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 466 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 06/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Green Lake |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Green Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 43.73447, -88.97282 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 466 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Little Green Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI10167 |
| Federal ID | WI10167 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |