Black River Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyJackson
Nearest CityBlack River Falls
River/StreamBlack River
Coordinates44.29700, -90.84500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length843 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,270 acre-ft
Max Storage6,270 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,980 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres
Drainage Area1,470 sq mi
Max Discharge50,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBlack River Falls, City of
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/28/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00043
Federal IDWI00043
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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