LITTLE CHUTE - WI00779-3582
Dam Name: LITTLE CHUTE
State: WI
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 10/16/2023
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Sinkhole
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Incident IDWI00779-3582
Incident DescriptionSinkholes were observed in the embankment and navigational canal while drawn down for planned embankment work.
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Owner TypeF
Dam TypePGCN
Primary Purpose(s)CHNR
EAPY
Dam Height20 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)650.00
Surface Area (acres)155.00
Year Completed1932
NID NumberWI00779
River NameFOX
Latitude44.275
Longitude-88.3183
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Regulatory Agency(ies)WIDNR
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Information SourcesWI Dam Safety
