Cedar Falls Dam

Cedar Falls Dam Quick Facts

Location: Dunn, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44.935538, -91.889313
River: Red Cedar River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Buttress Other
Commissioned: 1910
Dam Height: 63 ft (19 m)
Dam Length: 508 ft (155 m)
Dam Capacity: 23,000 acre-ft (28,370 Ml)
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Cedar Falls Dam Information

Cedar Falls Dam is a buttress other dam located about 6 miles from Menomonie, Dunn, Wisconsin.

The dam, which is on the Red Cedar River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1910 and is currently owned by Northern States Power Co.

Cedar Falls Dam Structure

The Cedar Falls Dam is approximately 508 feet (155 m) long, 63 feet (19 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Cedar Falls Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 23,000 acre-ft (28,370 Ml) and maximum capacity of 23,000 acre-ft (28,370 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,800 acres (728 ha) and the total catchment area is 1,692 square miles (4,382 square kilometres).

Cedar Falls Dam Spillway

The dam has a 252 feet (77 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 52750 cubic feet per second (1494 cubic metres per second).

Cedar Falls Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Cedar Falls Dam
Dunn, Wisconsin
Height (ft)
63
Length (Ft)
508
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
23,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
1,692
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Cedar Falls Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Cedar Falls Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:12
Sunrise 07:01
Sunset 16:41
Temperature (°F) 38
Feels Like (°F) 30
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1022
Humidity (%) 87
Wind Speed (mph) 12
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Cedar Falls 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 28 46 34 1026 57 14 35 SSE 0 - clear sky
Wed 36 46 36 1016 68 13 35 SE 100 1 light rain
Thu 41 50 45 1014 73 5 13 NE 77 - overcast clouds
Fri 38 54 47 1019 69 7 18 S 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 41 58 53 1009 60 16 35 SSE 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 38 48 42 1010 57 15 29 WNW 0 - scattered clouds
Mon 35 49 42 1013 58 19 42 ESE 100 7 moderate rain
Tue 41 52 51 995 81 22 45 ESE 100 15 moderate rain

Cedar Falls Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cedar Falls Dam?

Cedar Falls Dam is in Wisconsin.

In which county is the Cedar Falls Dam?

Cedar Falls Dam is in Dunn County.

How high is the Cedar Falls Dam?

Cedar Falls Dam is 63 feet high.

How long is the Cedar Falls Dam?

Cedar Falls Dam is 508 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

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