Jim Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityJim Falls
River/StreamChippewa River
Coordinates45.06050, -91.26600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length2,589 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,400 acre-ft
Max Storage11,400 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,400 acre-ft
Surface Area996 acres
Drainage Area4,891 sq mi
Max Discharge330,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/13/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00729
Federal IDWI00729
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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