Superior Falls

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyIron
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamMONTREAL
Coordinates46.55975, -90.41492

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height138 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage160 acre-ft
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area280 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerXcel Energy
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI05000
Federal IDWI05000
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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