City

Barron County, Wisconsin (near BARRON)

River/Stream: Yellow River

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1879
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
5,170 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2016-09-26

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
WI00096
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.40658, -91.85937
Age
147 years

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.