Lower Appleton Locks and Dam

Wisconsin — Outagamie County — FOX

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyOutagamie
RiverFOX
Coordinates44.25910, -88.39014

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length549 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area5,822 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Chicago District;Wisconsin DNR
Other NameFox River

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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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