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OAK STREET

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Baraboo
April 1, 2025


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Oak Street is a hydroelectric dam located in Baraboo, Wisconsin, that was completed in 1929. With a gravity dam type and a height of 14 feet, Oak Street serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation and recreation. The dam has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage of 60 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 16 acres and draining a watershed of 564 square miles.

Despite its age, Oak Street remains a significant water resource infrastructure with a moderate risk assessment. The dam has a spillway type of uncontrolled and a maximum discharge capacity of 7,400 cubic feet per second. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, showcasing the state's commitment to ensuring the safety and functionality of this important water resource. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate Oak Street's historical significance and ongoing role in providing renewable energy and recreational opportunities in the region.

Year_Completed 1929
Dam_Height 14
River_Or_Stream BARABOO
Dam_Length 270
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Surface_Area 16
Hydraulic_Height 8
Drainage_Area 564
Nid_Storage 200
Structural_Height 14
Hazard_Potential Significant
Nid_Height 14
       



       

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