Lac Vieux Desert

Wisconsin — Vilas County — Wisconsin River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVilas
RiverWisconsin River
Coordinates46.12140, -89.15250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length27 ft
NID Storage49,173 acre-ft
Max Storage49,173 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 12, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1907
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerWisconsin Valley Improvement Company

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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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