Lower Hydro

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPrice
Nearest CityLadysmith
River/StreamNorth Fork Flambeau
Coordinates45.91340, -90.44730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage570 acre-ft
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Normal Storage570 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area762 sq mi
Max Discharge16,200 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerFlambeau Hydro, Llc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/13/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI00785
Federal IDWI00785
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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