Pine
Pine is a concrete dam located in Florence County, Wisconsin, built in 1922. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pine
The primary purpose of Pine 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 Wisconsin Electric Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Pine Creek near Niagara.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 647 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,483 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 520 square miles. Completed in 1922, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Florence |
| Nearest City | Niagara |
| River/Stream | Pine Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.82830, -88.25330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 647 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 520 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00738 |
| Federal ID | WI00738 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |