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TIGER CAT

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North Fork Chief
May 10, 2025


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Tiger Cat is a gravity dam located in Sawyer, Wisconsin, on the North Fork Chief River. Completed in 1937, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a storage capacity of 6,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 819 acres. It stands at a height of 18 feet and has a maximum discharge of 1,202 cubic feet per second.

Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Tiger Cat is currently in fair condition, as assessed in August 2020. The dam is under the regulatory jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The last inspection was conducted in July 2020, with an inspection frequency of 3 years.

With a risk assessment rating of very high and a controlled spillway type, Tiger Cat dam is an important structure to monitor for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its location, history, and ongoing management make it a key point of interest for those concerned with the conservation and safety of water resources in the region.

Years_Modified 1938 - Other
Year_Completed 1937
Dam_Height 18
River_Or_Stream NORTH FORK CHIEF
Dam_Length 200
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Surface_Area 819
Hydraulic_Height 14
Drainage_Area 53.5
Nid_Storage 6000
Structural_Height 18
Hazard_Potential Significant
Nid_Height 18
       

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