Gobracht, John

TR-PLATTE MOUNDS BRANCH· Lafayette, Wisconsin· Built 1971· Earth· 26 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Gobracht, John is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 73.4% in WI)
Dam Length340 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage8 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge115 cfs
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)
NID IDWI01081

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: No
Last Inspection: May 18, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Gobracht, John

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gobracht, John?

Gobracht, John 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 Gobracht, John?

Gobracht, John is owned by Gobracht, John (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gobracht, John built?

Gobracht, John was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Gobracht, John?

Gobracht, John serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gobracht, John?

Gobracht, John has a dam height of 26 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 Gobracht, John last inspected?

Gobracht, John was last inspected on May 18, 2021. 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.