Potato Rapids
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Nearest City | Peshtigo |
| River/Stream | Peshtigo River |
| Coordinates | 45.11450, -87.76180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,030 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Public Service Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |