Whiting Mill Dam
Whiting Mill Dam is a gravity dam located in Portage County, Wisconsin, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Whiting Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Whiting Mill Dam 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 Consolidated Water Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Wisconsin River near Plover.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,761 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 240 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,964 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Portage |
| Nearest City | Plover |
| River/Stream | Wisconsin River |
| Coordinates | 44.48760, -89.57670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,761 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,964 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Consolidated Water Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00783 |
| Federal ID | WI00783 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |