White River
White River is a gravity dam located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White River
The primary purpose of White River 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 Northern States Power Co (public utility). It impounds the White River near Odanah.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 670 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 301 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century old.
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 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Ashland |
| Nearest City | Odanah |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 46.49762, -90.90926 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 301 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northern States Power Co |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00725 |
| Federal ID | WI00725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |