KAUKAUNA DAM - WI00080-3583
Dam Name: KAUKAUNA DAM
State: WI
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/29/2023
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Sinkhole
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Incident IDWI00080-3583
Incident DescriptionSinkhole observed in Stribley Rd in front of the public library. Sinkhole was aproximately 3 ft deep and 3 ft diameter. Road was shut down and repairs were made by the City 9/1/2023.
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Owner TypeF
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Primary Purpose(s)CHNSR
EAPY
Dam Height22 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1300.00
Surface Area (acres)234.00
Year Completed1931
NID NumberWI00080
River NameFOX
Latitude44.2817
Longitude-88.2717
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Information SourcesWI Dam Safety
