Lower Watertown Dam

Jefferson County, Wisconsin (near Watertown)

River/Stream: Rock River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
225 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,280 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00141
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
43.19189, -88.72565
Age
122 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.