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Wisconsin — Marathon County — Wisconsin River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarathon
RiverWisconsin River
Coordinates44.95670, -89.63500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length339 ft
NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Surface Area304 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
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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