Wisconsin Rapids

Wisconsin — Wood County — Wisconsin River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyWood
RiverWisconsin River
Coordinates44.39680, -89.82230

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length6,040 ft
NID Storage4,660 acre-ft
Max Storage4,660 acre-ft
Surface Area455 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1843
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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