Black River Falls

Jackson County, Wisconsin (near Black River Falls)

River/Stream: Black River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
843 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,270 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
50,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-08-28

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
WI00043
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.29700, -90.84500
Age
114 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.