Merrill

Wisconsin — Lincoln County — Wisconsin River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyLincoln
RiverWisconsin River
Coordinates45.17830, -89.68600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length705 ft
NID Storage605 acre-ft
Max Storage605 acre-ft
Surface Area373 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerWisconsin Public Service Corporation

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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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