Brown Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Brown is a privately owned dam located in Burlington, Wisconsin, along an unnamed tributary to the White River.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, including fish and wildlife pond activities. With a height of 7.2 feet and a hydraulic height of 4.9 feet, Brown has a low hazard potential and is considered to have moderate risk, scoring a 3 on the risk assessment scale.

This stone core type dam has a storage capacity of 75.5 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. Although the dam is classified as "not rated" in terms of its condition assessment, it is inspected every 10 years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and has a maximum discharge capacity of 4.5 cubic feet per second, providing important flood control measures for the surrounding area.

Located in the Chicago District, Brown's design and construction details are not listed, but it falls under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's risk management measures, emergency action plan, and inundation maps are not readily available, suggesting that further assessment and preparedness efforts may be needed to mitigate potential risks associated with this structure.

Dam Length

550

Dam Height

7.2

River Or Stream

Unnamed Trib to White River

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

4.9

Drainage Area

0.15

Nid Storage

75.5

Structural Height

7.2

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

7
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.