Black River Falls

Wisconsin — Jackson County — Black River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyJackson
RiverBlack River
Coordinates44.29700, -90.84500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length843 ft
NID Storage6,270 acre-ft
Max Storage6,270 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBlack River Falls, City of

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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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