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Wisconsin — Sawyer County — Namekagon River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountySawyer
RiverNamekagon River
Coordinates46.00660, -91.48440

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length424 ft
NID Storage2,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,900 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
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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