South Pelican

Oneida County, Wisconsin (near Rhinelander)

River/Stream: South Branch Pelican River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
549 ft
Reservoir Storage
49,931 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
154 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
WI10689
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.52660, -89.20650
Age
118 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.