Superior Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyIron
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamMontreal River
Coordinates46.56510, -90.41780

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Max Discharge14,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDMI00528
Federal IDMI00528
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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