Lighting Plant
Lighting Plant is a gravity dam located in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lighting Plant
The primary purpose of Lighting Plant 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 Shanak, Janet And Edward (private). It impounds the Waupaca near Waupaca.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 176 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Waupaca |
| Nearest City | Waupaca |
| River/Stream | Waupaca |
| Coordinates | 44.36299, -89.08658 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Shanak, Janet and Edward |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00228 |
| Federal ID | WI00228 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |