Frankfurth Marsh

ROCK R· Dodge, Wisconsin· Built 1994· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Frankfurth Marsh is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1% in WI)
Dam Length6,828 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.5K acre-ft
Surface Area435 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge81 cfs
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)
NID IDWI01203

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: October 10, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

U.S. Department of the Interior

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Frankfurth Marsh?

Frankfurth Marsh 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 Frankfurth Marsh?

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

When was Frankfurth Marsh built?

Frankfurth Marsh was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Frankfurth Marsh?

Frankfurth Marsh 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 Frankfurth Marsh?

Frankfurth Marsh has a dam height of 7 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 Frankfurth Marsh last inspected?

Frankfurth Marsh was last inspected on October 10, 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.