Superior Falls

Iron County, Wisconsin (near None)

River/Stream: Montreal River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
240 ft
Reservoir Storage
81 acre-ft
Year Completed
1917
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
14,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-14

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
MI00528
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
46.56510, -90.41780
Age
109 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.