Alexander

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityMerrill
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates45.18830, -89.75500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length1,481 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,600 acre-ft
Max Storage6,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,200 acre-ft
Surface Area803 acres
Drainage Area2,520 sq mi
Max Discharge82,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Public Service Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00748
Federal IDWI00748
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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