Germania (Lower)
Key Takeaway
Germania (Lower) is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 24.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 595 acres |
| Drainage Area | 155 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,470 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00686 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Germania (Lower)?
Germania (Lower) 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 Germania (Lower)?
Germania (Lower) is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Germania (Lower) built?
Germania (Lower) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Germania (Lower)?
Germania (Lower) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Germania (Lower)?
Germania (Lower) has a dam height of 11 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 Germania (Lower) last inspected?
Germania (Lower) was last inspected on October 23, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.