Stoughton

Wisconsin — Dane County — YAHARA RIVER

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyDane
RiverYAHARA RIVER
Coordinates42.91352, -89.21877

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2019
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Stoughton
Other NameCity Plant

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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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