Ladysmith

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyRusk
Nearest CityLadysmith
River/StreamFlambeau
Coordinates45.46480, -91.08330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,350 acre-ft
Max Storage3,350 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,200 acre-ft
Drainage Area1,940 sq mi
Max Discharge24,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerLake Superior Dist Pwr Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00791
Federal IDWI00791
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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