Wissota North Saddle Dike

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
River/StreamChippewa River
Coordinates44.93330, -91.33330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height79 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage56,000 acre-ft
Max Storage56,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage56,000 acre-ft
Surface Area6,212 acres
Max Discharge272,000 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00730
Federal IDWI00730S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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