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Wisconsin — Barron County — Yellow River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyBarron
RiverYellow River
Coordinates45.40658, -91.85937

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 26, 2016
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1879
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity Of Barron
Other NameUpper

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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