Danbury
Danbury is a gravity dam located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Danbury
The primary purpose of Danbury is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by N.w. Wisconsin Elec. Co. (public utility). It impounds the Yellow River.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 388 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,800 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,040 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 240 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Yellow River |
| Coordinates | 45.99648, -92.37317 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 388 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,040 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 240 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | N.W. Wisconsin Elec. Co. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00003 |
| Federal ID | WI00003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |