Buffalo Lake Dam

Marquette County, Wisconsin (near MONTELLO)

River/Stream: FOX

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
13 ft
Dam Length
2,800 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
—
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
6,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-08-31

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI01015
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
43.78571, -89.32871
Age
104 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.