Biron

Wisconsin — Wood County — Wisconsin River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyWood
RiverWisconsin River
Coordinates44.43200, -89.77930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length18,177 ft
NID Storage19,600 acre-ft
Max Storage19,600 acre-ft
Surface Area2,078 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerConsolidated Water Power 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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