DePere Lock and Dam

Wisconsin — Brown County — FOX

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyBrown
RiverFOX
Coordinates44.44832, -88.06380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,700 ft
NID Storage10,790 acre-ft
Max Storage10,790 acre-ft
Surface Area536 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 5, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
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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