North Pelican
North Pelican is a gravity dam located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Pelican
The primary purpose of North Pelican 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 Valley Improvement Company (public utility). It impounds the North Pelican River near Rhinelander.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 232 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,058 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 95 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Rhinelander |
| River/Stream | North Pelican River |
| Coordinates | 45.63460, -89.24390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 232 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,058 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,058 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 95 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 552 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00772 |
| Federal ID | WI00772 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |