Eau Pleine

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyMarathon
Nearest CityStevens Point
River/StreamBig Eau Pleine River
Coordinates44.73080, -89.75930

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length8,599 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage98,140 acre-ft
Max Storage98,140 acre-ft
Normal Storage98,140 acre-ft
Surface Area6,677 acres
Drainage Area370 sq mi
Max Discharge20,767 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Valley Improvement Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00753
Federal IDWI00753
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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