Pickerel Canal

Oneida County, Wisconsin (near Rhinelander)

River/Stream: Pickerel Canal, Gilmore Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
28 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,231 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
564 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-03

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
WI01014
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.87250, -89.52990
Age
89 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.