Spirit

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityMerrill
River/StreamSpirit River
Coordinates45.43780, -89.74230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length2,530 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,427 acre-ft
Max Storage15,427 acre-ft
Surface Area1,698 acres
Drainage Area158 sq mi
Max Discharge16,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Valley Improvement Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/05/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00749
Federal IDWI00749
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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