Whiting Mill Dam

Portage County, Wisconsin (near Plover)

River/Stream: Wisconsin River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
1,761 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,240 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
106,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-06-25

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
WI00783
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.48760, -89.57670
Age
101 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.