Independence

Trempealeau County, Wisconsin (near INDEPENDENCE)

River/Stream: ELK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
100 ft
Reservoir Storage
350 acre-ft
Year Completed
1877
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
11,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-10-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00209
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.35826, -91.42001
Age
149 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.