Shawano Paper Mills
Shawano Paper Mills is a gravity dam located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shawano Paper Mills
The primary purpose of Shawano Paper Mills 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 New Hydro, Inc (private). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Shawano.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 272 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 330 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,130 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 08/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Nearest City | Shawano |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.77450, -88.62060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 272 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 330 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,130 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | NEW Hydro, Inc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00205 |
| Federal ID | WI00205 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |