Little Muskego
Key Takeaway
Little Muskego is classified as high hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 12 ft (taller than 30.4% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 506 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 325 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00703 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
City Of Muskego
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Muskego?
Little Muskego 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 Little Muskego?
Little Muskego is owned by City Of Muskego (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Muskego built?
Little Muskego was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Little Muskego?
Little Muskego 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 Little Muskego?
Little Muskego has a dam height of 12 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 Little Muskego last inspected?
Little Muskego was last inspected on November 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.