Saratoga Mill
Key Takeaway
Saratoga Mill is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1836 and is 190 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,715 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1836 (190 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00682 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF WAUKESHA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Saratoga Mill?
Saratoga Mill 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 Saratoga Mill?
Saratoga Mill is owned by CITY OF WAUKESHA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Saratoga Mill built?
Saratoga Mill was completed in 1836, making it 190 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 Saratoga Mill?
Saratoga Mill 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 Saratoga Mill?
Saratoga Mill 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 Saratoga Mill last inspected?
Saratoga Mill was last inspected on November 6, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.