Menasha Lock and Dam

Wisconsin — Winnebago County — FOX

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyWinnebago
RiverFOX
Coordinates44.19954, -88.44680

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length401 ft
NID Storage2,430,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,430,000 acre-ft
Surface Area173,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 7, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR
Other NameLake Winnebago 6124

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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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