Rice Lake

Barron County, Wisconsin (near RICE LAKE)

River/Stream: Red Cedar

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
192 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,770 acre-ft
Year Completed
1864
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
16,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-09-15

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
WI00102
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.49933, -91.73287
Age
162 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.

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