Leigh Lake
Wisconsin — Oconto County — MESSENGER CREEK
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oconto |
| River | MESSENGER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 45.04877, -88.22017 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 231 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 25, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Oconto County |
| Other Name | Leigh Lake |
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.