Jim Falls

Wisconsin — Chippewa County — Chippewa River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
RiverChippewa River
Coordinates45.06050, -91.26600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length2,589 ft
NID Storage11,400 acre-ft
Max Storage11,400 acre-ft
Surface Area996 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 13, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
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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