Rhinelander

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyOneida
Nearest CityRhinelander
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates45.64170, -89.42000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length511 ft
Year Completed1876 (150 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage24,700 acre-ft
Max Storage24,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage21,500 acre-ft
Surface Area3,576 acres
Drainage Area861 sq mi
Max Discharge7,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerRhinelander Paper Co
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00771
Federal IDWI00771
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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