Dams in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
13Total Dams
3High Hazard
7Significant
Dam Safety in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Outagamie County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 7 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Outagamie County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Combined Locks at 28 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hortonville | High | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1915 |
| Cedars Lock And Dam | High | Not Available | 15 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1934 |
| Kensington Pond | High | Satisfactory | 14 | ||
| Combined Locks | Significant | Satisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |
| Kaukauna | Significant | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1940 |
| Kaukauna Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 22 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1931 |
| Rapide Croche Lock And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1930 |
| Little Chute Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1932 |
| Lower Appleton Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1934 |
| Upper Appleton Locks And Dam | Significant | Not Available | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1940 |
| Apple Creek Dam #2 | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | ||
| Middle Appleton | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Hydroelectric | 1930 |
| Shiocton Mitigation | Low | Fair | 6 |