City

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyBarron
Nearest CityBARRON
River/StreamYellow River
Coordinates45.40658, -91.85937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1879 (147 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage276 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area141 sq mi
Max Discharge5,170 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCity Of Barron
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/26/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00096
Federal IDWI00096
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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