Cornell

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityJim Falls
River/StreamChippewa River
Coordinates45.16520, -91.15790

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length861 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,600 acre-ft
Max Storage6,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,600 acre-ft
Surface Area800 acres
Drainage Area4,780 sq mi
Max Discharge142,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00728
Federal IDWI00728
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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