Merrill

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityMerrill
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates45.17830, -89.68600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length705 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage605 acre-ft
Max Storage605 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area373 acres
Drainage Area2,721 sq mi
Max Discharge29,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Public Service Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00742
Federal IDWI00742
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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