Biron

Wood County, Wisconsin (near Wisconsin Rapids)

River/Stream: Wisconsin River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
18,177 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
167,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-01

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
WI00815
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.43200, -89.77930
Age
89 years

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.

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