Potato Rapids

Wisconsin — Marinette County — Peshtigo River

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarinette
RiverPeshtigo River
Coordinates45.11450, -87.76180

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerWisconsin Public Service Corporation
Other NameEmb No1 / Spillway / No.2 / Powerhouse

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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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