Rothschild

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarathon
Nearest CityRothschild
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates44.89160, -89.62560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length883 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage13,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,604 acres
Drainage Area4,016 sq mi
Max Discharge84,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDomtar Industries, Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/13/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00751
Federal IDWI00751
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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