Mendota Locks
Wisconsin — Dane County — YAHARA RIVER
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| River | YAHARA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.09489, -89.37025 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| NID Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,730 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 19, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1849 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Dane County |
| Other Name | Tenney Park Locks |
Location Map
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.