Big Falls

Wisconsin — Rusk County

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyRusk
Coordinates45.55550, -90.95920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length2,196 ft
NID Storage4,000 acre-ft
Max Storage4,000 acre-ft
Surface Area369 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNorthern States Power Co

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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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