Baraboo River Wrp

TRIBUTARY TO BARABOO RIVER· Columbia, Wisconsin· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Baraboo River Wrp is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 5.5% in WI)
Dam Length640 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage897 acre-ft
Normal Storage310 acre-ft
Surface Area236 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge2,343 cfs
NID IDWI01216

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: July 9, 2014
State Regulated: No

Ownership

U.S. Department of the Interior

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Baraboo River Wrp?

Baraboo River Wrp is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Baraboo River Wrp?

Baraboo River Wrp is owned by U.S. Department of the Interior (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Baraboo River Wrp?

Baraboo River Wrp serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Baraboo River Wrp?

Baraboo River Wrp has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Baraboo River Wrp last inspected?

Baraboo River Wrp was last inspected on July 9, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.