Svetlik Milling Company

Yellow River· Chippewa, Wisconsin· Built 1907· Gravity· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Svetlik Milling Company is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 40.1% in WI)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area351 sq mi
Max Discharge11,380 cfs
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)
NID IDWI00245

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: October 31, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Village Of Cadott

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Svetlik Milling Company?

Svetlik Milling Company 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 Svetlik Milling Company?

Svetlik Milling Company is owned by Village Of Cadott (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Svetlik Milling Company built?

Svetlik Milling Company was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Svetlik Milling Company?

Svetlik Milling Company serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Svetlik Milling Company?

Svetlik Milling Company has a dam height of 14 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 Svetlik Milling Company last inspected?

Svetlik Milling Company was last inspected on October 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.