Totagatic
Key Takeaway
Totagatic is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 60.1% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 556 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 38.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,503 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00197 |
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
Sawyer County
Local Government
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Totagatic?
Totagatic 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 Totagatic?
Totagatic is owned by Sawyer County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Totagatic built?
Totagatic was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Totagatic?
Totagatic 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 Totagatic?
Totagatic has a dam height of 20 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 Totagatic last inspected?
Totagatic was last inspected on September 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.