Upper Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyPrice
Nearest CityPark Falls
River/StreamNorth Fork Flambeau
Coordinates45.93843, -90.44407

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,280 acre-ft
Max Storage3,280 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,279 acre-ft
Surface Area432 acres
Drainage Area720 sq mi
Max Discharge9,260 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDWI00786
Federal IDWI00786
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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