West Bend

Washington County, Wisconsin (near WEST BEND)

River/Stream: MILWAUKEE

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
275 ft
Reservoir Storage
460 acre-ft
Year Completed
1846
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,160 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2012-09-13

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
WI00326
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
43.42779, -88.18330
Age
180 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.