Chippewa Reservoir

Wisconsin — Sawyer County — Chippewa River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountySawyer
RiverChippewa River
Coordinates45.88830, -91.07710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,290 ft
NID Storage230,000 acre-ft
Max Storage230,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Other NameWinter

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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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