Shawano
Shawano is an earth dam located in Shawano County, Wisconsin, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Shawano
The primary purpose of Shawano 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 Wolf River Hydro Limited Partnership (public utility). It impounds the Wolf Creek near Shawano.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 180 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 816 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Shawano |
| Nearest City | Shawano |
| River/Stream | Wolf Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.83576, -88.62582 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 180 acres |
| Drainage Area | 816 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Wolf River Hydro Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00800 |
| Federal ID | WI00800 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |