Mosinee Dam, Wisconsin, USA

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Quick Facts About Mosinee Dam

Location: Marathon, Wisconsin
Coordinates: 44.7907, -89.6953
River: Wisconsin River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Gravity Timber Crib
Commissioned: 1910
Dam Height: 22 ft (7 m)
Dam Length: 923 ft (281 m)
Dam Capacity: 8,170 acre-ft (10,078 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Mosinee Dam Information

Mosinee Dam is a gravity timber crib dam located about 1 miles from Mosinee, Marathon, Wisconsin.

The dam, which is on the Wisconsin 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 .

Mosinee Dam Structure

The Mosinee Dam is approximately 923 feet (281 m) long, 22 feet (7 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Mosinee Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 8,170 acre-ft (10,078 Ml) and maximum capacity of 8,170 acre-ft (10,078 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,377 acres (557 ha) and the total catchment area is 4,126 square miles (10,686 square kilometres).

Mosinee Dam Spillway

The dam has a 593 feet (181 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Mosinee Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Mosinee Dam
Marathon, Wisconsin
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 22 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 923 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 8,170 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 4,126 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Mosinee Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Mosinee Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 21:43
Sunrise 05:12
Sunset 20:46
Temperature (°F) 55
Feels Like (°F) 55
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1019
Humidity (%) 95
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Mosinee 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 52 75 69 1019 70 10 25 E 100 2 moderate rain
Sun 57 69 70 1021 77 8 17 ESE 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 62 79 75 1014 75 12 26 SSW 100 11 heavy intensity rain
Tue 61 76 75 1006 70 14 36 WSW 100 4 moderate rain
Wed 60 78 76 1010 63 5 13 ENE 100 1 light rain
Thu 59 77 74 1012 55 7 18 W 100 2 light rain
Fri 59 79 78 1012 62 11 22 SSW 64 0 light rain
Sat 69 87 94 1007 69 11 26 SSW 20 0 light rain

Mosinee Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Mosinee Dam?

Mosinee Dam is in Wisconsin.

In which county is the Mosinee Dam?

Mosinee Dam is in Marathon County.

How high is the Mosinee Dam?

Mosinee Dam is 22 feet high.

How long is the Mosinee Dam?

Mosinee Dam is 923 feet long.

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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