Neshkoro

WHITE RIVER· Marquette, Wisconsin· Built 1852· Gravity· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Neshkoro is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1852 and is 174 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 58% in WI)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage945 acre-ft
Normal Storage569 acre-ft
Surface Area184 acres
Drainage Area120 sq mi
Max Discharge2,200 cfs
Year Completed1852 (174 years old)
NID IDWI00157

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 23, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

VILLAGE OF NESHKORO

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Neshkoro?

Neshkoro 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 Neshkoro?

Neshkoro is owned by VILLAGE OF NESHKORO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Neshkoro built?

Neshkoro was completed in 1852, making it 174 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 Neshkoro?

Neshkoro 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 Neshkoro?

Neshkoro has a dam height of 19 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 Neshkoro last inspected?

Neshkoro was last inspected on July 23, 2013. 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.