New Richmond Mills

St. Croix County, Wisconsin (near NEW RICHMOND)

River/Stream: Willow River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
325 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1812
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-08-10

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
WI00188
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.12285, -92.53899
Age
214 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.