Turtle-flambeau Detached Dike 9
Turtle-flambeau Detached Dike 9 is an earth dam located in Iron County, Wisconsin. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Turtle-flambeau Detached Dike 9
The primary purpose of Turtle-flambeau Detached Dike 9 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 Chippewa And Flambeau Improvement Company (public utility).
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13,798 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 239,000 acre-feet.
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 07/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Iron |
| Coordinates | 46.03060, -90.24440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 239,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 239,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,798 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Chippewa and Flambeau Improvement Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00041 |
| Federal ID | WI00041S008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |