Chippewa Reservoir

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountySawyer
Nearest CityOjibwa
River/StreamChippewa River
Coordinates45.88830, -91.07710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,290 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230,000 acre-ft
Max Storage230,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage230,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,800 acres
Drainage Area787 sq mi
Max Discharge40,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNorthern States Power Co
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00797
Federal IDWI00797
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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