Lighting Plant
Key Takeaway
Lighting Plant is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 70.9% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,130 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00228 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Shanak, Janet and Edward
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lighting Plant?
Lighting Plant is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lighting Plant?
Lighting Plant is owned by Shanak, Janet and Edward (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lighting Plant built?
Lighting Plant was completed in 1927, making it 99 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lighting Plant?
Lighting Plant serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lighting Plant?
Lighting Plant has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Lighting Plant last inspected?
Lighting Plant was last inspected on June 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.