Lake Waubesa
Wisconsin — Dane County — YAHARA
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Dane |
| River | YAHARA |
| Coordinates | 43.00872, -89.30521 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| NID Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,448 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | October 31, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 10 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1938 |
| Primary Purpose | Navigation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Dane County |
| Other Name | Babcock Park Lock and Dam |
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.