Peshtigo
Peshtigo is a gravity dam located in Marinette County, Wisconsin, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peshtigo
The primary purpose of Peshtigo 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 Public Service Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Peshtigo River near Peshtigo.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 358 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 460 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,086 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 08/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Marinette |
| Nearest City | Peshtigo |
| River/Stream | Peshtigo River |
| Coordinates | 45.04670, -87.74500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 358 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 460 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,086 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Public Service Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00756 |
| Federal ID | WI00756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |