Wright

Wisconsin — Iowa County — Lowery Creek

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyIowa
RiverLowery Creek
Coordinates43.14178, -90.06967

Physical Characteristics

NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 11, 2018
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFrank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Other NameTaliesin

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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