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Biron Dam Information
Biron Dam is a gravity concrete earth dam located about 2 miles from Wisconsin Rapids, Wood, Wisconsin.
The dam, which is on the Wisconsin River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1937 and is currently owned by Consolidated Water Power Company.
Biron Dam Structure
The Biron Dam is approximately 18,177 feet (5,540 m) long, 24 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Biron Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 19,500 acre-ft (24,053 Ml) and maximum capacity of 19,600 acre-ft (24,176 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 2,078 acres (841 ha) and the total catchment area is 5,380 square miles (13,934 square kilometres).
Biron Dam Spillway
The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 167000 cubic feet per second (4729 cubic metres per second).
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Biron Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Biron Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 23:50 |
| Sunrise | 07:14 |
| Sunset | 18:14 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 31 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1032 |
| Humidity (%) | 77 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 5 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Biron Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 34 | 49 | 39 | 1029 | 47 | 15 | 26 | N | 80 | - |  |
| Wed | 29 | 55 | 45 | 1030 | 35 | 8 | 24 | WSW | 0 | - | |
| Thu | 38 | 66 | 55 | 1021 | 25 | 17 | 37 | SSW | 0 | - |  |
| Fri | 46 | 70 | 62 | 1025 | 24 | 16 | 36 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 45 | 72 | 68 | 1028 | 28 | 12 | 32 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 50 | 74 | 70 | 1024 | 24 | 12 | 25 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 49 | 69 | 67 | 1016 | 34 | 16 | 30 | SSW | 0 | - | |
| Tue | 44 | 63 | 61 | 1014 | 48 | 16 | 25 | WNW | 0 | - | |
Biron Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Biron Dam is in Wisconsin.
Biron Dam is in Wood County.
Biron Dam is 24 feet high.
Biron Dam is 18,177 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor
A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams