Eau Claire River

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin (near EAU CLAIRE)

River/Stream: Eau Claire River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
270 ft
Reservoir Storage
17,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
25,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-09-21

Hazard Classification: High — 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
WI00010
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.75670, -91.14164
Age
89 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.