Wire and Nail Factory is an arch dam located in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 83 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic arch section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wire and Nail Factory
The primary purpose of Wire and Nail Factory is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Cedarburg Hydro Electric Corp (private). It impounds the Cedar Creek near Cedarburg.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 83 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 27 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 125 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/11/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ozaukee |
| Nearest City | Cedarburg |
| River/Stream | Cedar Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.30101, -87.96990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 125 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cedarburg Hydro Electric Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI12423 |
| Federal ID | WI12423 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |