Dells
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Eau Claire |
| Nearest City | Eau Claire |
| River/Stream | Chippewa River |
| Coordinates | 44.82780, -91.51110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 619 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,158 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,183 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5,752 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 170,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northern States Power Co |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |