Wausau

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarathon
Nearest CityWausau
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates44.95670, -89.63500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,175 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,800 acre-ft
Max Storage2,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,800 acre-ft
Surface Area304 acres
Drainage Area3,092 sq mi
Max Discharge102,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Public Service Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00752
Federal IDWI00752
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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