Burnt Rollways
Burnt Rollways is a gravity dam located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Burnt Rollways
The primary purpose of Burnt Rollways 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 Eagle River near Eagle River.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 297 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 103,879 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 142 square miles. Completed in 1907, the structure is over a century 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Eagle River |
| River/Stream | Eagle River |
| Coordinates | 45.89430, -89.14170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 297 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103,879 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103,879 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,631 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 | 06/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00764 |
| Federal ID | WI00764 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |