Lac Vieux Desert

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyVilas
Nearest CityEagle River
River/StreamWisconsin River
Coordinates46.12140, -89.15250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length27 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,173 acre-ft
Max Storage49,173 acre-ft
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge153 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerWisconsin Valley Improvement Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/12/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDWI01138
Federal IDWI01138
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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