Long Lake Flowage Wla

LONG LAKE INLET· Sauk, Wisconsin· Built 1972· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Long Lake Flowage Wla is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI)
Dam Length3,050 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area24 sq mi
Max Discharge190 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDWI00878

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: July 7, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

State Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Long Lake Flowage Wla?

Long Lake Flowage Wla 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 Long Lake Flowage Wla?

Long Lake Flowage Wla 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 Long Lake Flowage Wla built?

Long Lake Flowage Wla 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 Long Lake Flowage Wla?

Long Lake Flowage Wla 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 Long Lake Flowage Wla?

Long Lake Flowage Wla has a dam height of 10 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 Long Lake Flowage Wla last inspected?

Long Lake Flowage Wla was last inspected on July 7, 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.