Chippewa Falls

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyChippewa
Nearest CityChippewa Falls
River/StreamChippewa River
Coordinates44.93200, -91.38920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,376 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,250 acre-ft
Max Storage2,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,250 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres
Drainage Area5,650 sq mi
Max Discharge100,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00731
Federal IDWI00731
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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