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Tilden, located in Chippewa, Wisconsin, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. Built in 1886, this gravity dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Duncan Creek, also serves recreational purposes and covers a surface area of 61 acres within a drainage area of 110 acres.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, Tilden has undergone modifications in 1913 and 1933. The dam's last inspection took place in May 2009, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 10 years. While the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is state-regulated with permits, inspections, and enforcement carried out by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR). Overall, Tilden remains a significant structure for water resource management in the region, showcasing the intersection of hydroelectric power generation and recreational activities along Duncan Creek.
Years_Modified | 1913 - Other, 1933 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1886 |
Dam_Height | 16 |
River_Or_Stream | Duncan Creek |
Dam_Length | 115 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 61 |
Hydraulic_Height | 14 |
Drainage_Area | 110 |
Nid_Storage | 250 |
Structural_Height | 16 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 16 |
NAMEKAGON RIVER AT LEONARDS | 158cfs |
NORTH FISH CREEK NEAR MOQUAH | 55cfs |
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT BISHOPS BRIDGE NEAR WINTER | 336cfs |
BAD RIVER NEAR MELLEN | 101cfs |
KNIFE RIVER NEAR TWO HARBORS | 422cfs |
BOIS BRULE RIVER AT BRULE | 235cfs |
WHITE RIVER NEAR ASHLAND | 440cfs |
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