Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam dam
Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam
Located in De Pere, Wisconsin, the Little Kaukauna Lock and Dam on the Fox River serves multiple purposes, including flood risk reduction, navigation, recreation, and water supply. Completed in 1926, this concrete gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 588 feet. It has a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, primarily due to potential seepage failure, concrete dam instability, and gate mechanical failure.
To mitigate risks and ensure the continuous operation of the dam, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and other partners actively monitor and maintain the structure. USACE staff conduct frequent inspections, adjust gates, and collaborate with state agencies and the hydropower company to address any issues promptly. Emergency Action Plans are in place, and daily discharge updates are provided to the public. Proactive measures, such as walkway replacements and lock rehabilitation, have enhanced the reliability and long-term resilience of the dam, ensuring its functionality and safety for the surrounding community and water resource enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf | 8 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Near Howard | 27 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Oil Tank Depot At Green Bay | 3,570 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Appleton | 8,310 cfs | → |
| Manitowoc River At Manitowoc | 239 cfs | → |
| Kewaunee River Near Kewaunee | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam.
Boat launches
- Fox River -- Wrightstown Launch
- Fox River -- Bomier Launch
- Fox Point Boat Launch
- Fox River -- Kaukauna - Riverside Park Ramp
- Fox River -- Village Of Kimberly - Sunset Park Ramp
- Duck / Beaver Dam Cr -- Access At Cty J And Riverview Dr (Brown Co)
Campgrounds
- Brown County Fairgrounds
- Rainbow's End Campground
- Cecil B. Depeau Bay Shore Park Campgrounds
- Bay Shore Park Campground
Fishing spots
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About Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam
Where does the data for Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Little Kaukauna Lock And Dam.