Chetek

Barron County, Wisconsin (near CHETEK)

River/Stream: Chetek River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
260 ft
Reservoir Storage
34,160 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,890 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2017-11-09

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
WI00098
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.31207, -91.64750
Age
161 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.