Kensington Pond

GARNER CREEK· Outagamie, Wisconsin· Earth· 14 ft tall
High Hazard Local Government

Key Takeaway

Kensington Pond is classified as high hazard in Wisconsin. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 40.1% in WI)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,345 cfs
NID IDWI20046

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 21, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

City Of Appleton

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Kensington Pond?

Kensington Pond is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Kensington Pond?

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

How tall is Kensington Pond?

Kensington Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Kensington Pond last inspected?

Kensington Pond was last inspected on April 21, 2020. 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.