Kings
Kings is a gravity dam located in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, built in 1910. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kings
The primary purpose of Kings 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 Tomahawk Power And Pulp Company (private). It impounds the Wisconsin River near Tomahawk.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,420 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,320 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Wisconsin dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Tomahawk |
| River/Stream | Wisconsin River |
| Coordinates | 45.48230, -89.68000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,420 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Tomahawk Power and Pulp Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00744 |
| Federal ID | WI00744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |