Saint Croix Falls

Polk County, Wisconsin (near SAINT CROIX FALLS)

River/Stream: St. Croix River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
1,760 ft
Reservoir Storage
27,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
87,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-12-18

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00023
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.41200, -92.64715
Age
121 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.