Dunkirk

Wisconsin — Dane County — Yahara River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyDane
RiverYahara River
Coordinates42.88100, -89.21110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage270 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 25, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDunkirk Dam Lake District

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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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