Estabrook Dam Removal: A step in improving the health of the Milwaukee River

Jaren Hiller; Paul Drew; Thomas Chapman; Jeremy Triebenbach

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Estabrook Dam Removal: A step in improving the health of the Milwaukee River

Abstract

The Estabrook Dam was located on the Milwaukee River, approximately five miles north of downtown Milwaukee. In 2008, the dam was inspected and found to have deficiencies and then was ordered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to be repaired or removed. Originally designed and bid as a repair project, the project took a complete reversal to become a dam removal project. The regional sewerage district, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) took this project on with the goals of reducing flood risk for homes within the Milwaukee River floodplain, improving water quality, improving aquatic habitat connectivity, and removing a long-term financial liability for the community. This paper describes the steps taken to achieve those goals.

The Estabrook Dam was located on the Milwaukee River, approximately five miles north of downtown Milwaukee. In 2008, the dam was inspected and found to have deficiencies and then was ordered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to be repaired or removed. Originally designed and bid as a repair project, the project took a complete reversal to become a dam removal project. The...

Author(s)

Jaren HillerPaul DrewThomas ChapmanJeremy Triebenbach

SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation

Subject613 Restoration: Case Studies

Document typeConference Paper

PublisherWater Environment Federation

Print publication date Sep, 2018

ISSN1938-6478

SICI1938-6478(20180101)2018:7L.5714;1-

DOI10.2175/193864718825138736

Volume / Issue2018 / 7

Content sourceWEFTEC