Rhinelander

Oneida County, Wisconsin (near Rhinelander)

River/Stream: Wisconsin River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
511 ft
Reservoir Storage
24,700 acre-ft
Year Completed
1876
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
7,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-13

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
WI00771
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.64170, -89.42000
Age
150 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.