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Wisconsin — Eau Claire County — Chippewa River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyEau Claire
RiverChippewa River
Coordinates44.82780, -91.51110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length619 ft
NID Storage12,100 acre-ft
Max Storage12,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,183 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
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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