Clintonville

PIGEON· Waupaca, Wisconsin· Built 1855· Gravity· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Flood Risk Reduction Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clintonville is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1855 and is 171 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 60.1% in WI)
Dam Length240 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage688 acre-ft
Surface Area163 acres
Drainage Area120 sq mi
Max Discharge4,700 cfs
Year Completed1855 (171 years old)
NID IDWI00224

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: June 4, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

City Of Clintonville

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clintonville?

Clintonville 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 Clintonville?

Clintonville is owned by City Of Clintonville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clintonville built?

Clintonville was completed in 1855, making it 171 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clintonville?

Clintonville serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clintonville?

Clintonville has a dam height of 20 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 Clintonville last inspected?

Clintonville was last inspected on June 4, 2019. 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.