Wissota South Saddle Dike

Chippewa County, Wisconsin

River/Stream: Chippewa River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
79 ft
Dam Length
—
Reservoir Storage
56,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1917
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
272,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-07-20

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
WI00730
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.93330, -91.33330
Age
109 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.