Grandmother

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityMerrill
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates45.36680, -89.72930

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length724 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,940 acre-ft
Max Storage1,940 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,940 acre-ft
Surface Area758 acres
Drainage Area2,269 sq mi
Max Discharge61,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPCA Hydro Inc.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00747
Federal IDWI00747
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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