Lang

LITTLE PINE CREEK· Marquette, Wisconsin· Built 1973· Gravity· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lang is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 24.3% in WI)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge250 cfs
Year Completed1973 (53 years old)
NID IDWI00279

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: April 20, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

LAKE OF THE WOODS RV, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lang?

Lang 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 Lang?

Lang is owned by LAKE OF THE WOODS RV, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lang built?

Lang was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Lang?

Lang 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 Lang?

Lang 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 Lang last inspected?

Lang was last inspected on April 20, 2011. 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.