Oconto Falls Lower

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyOconto
Nearest CityOconto Falls
River/StreamOconto River
Coordinates44.87197, -88.14355

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1857 (169 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area759 sq mi
Max Discharge5,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNEW Hydro, Inc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/06/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00761
Federal IDWI00761
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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