Namekagon

Bayfield County, Wisconsin (near CABLE)

River/Stream: NAMEKAGON

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
9 ft
Dam Length
120 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1886
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,197 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-09-22

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
WI00623
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
46.22364, -91.14779
Age
140 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.