Pickerel Canal
Pickerel Canal is a gravity dam located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Pickerel Canal
The primary purpose of Pickerel Canal 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 Pickerel Canal, Gilmore Creek near Rhinelander.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 28 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 7,231 acre-feet. Completed in 1937, 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 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Rhinelander |
| River/Stream | Pickerel Canal, Gilmore Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.87250, -89.52990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 28 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,231 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 564 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 | WI01014 |
| Federal ID | WI01014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |