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Saint Croix Falls Dam
Hydroelectric dam in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint Croix Falls Dam, also known as St. Croix Falls Dam, is a hydroelectric dam on the St. Croix River between St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin and Taylors Falls, Minnesota.[4][5][6] The only hydroelectric dam on the St. Croix River, it is operated by Xcel Energy.[3]
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Saint Croix Falls Dam | |
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![]() Dam, as seen from a hiking trail viewpoint at Wisconsin Interstate Park. | |
Location | St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin |
Coordinates | 45°24′43.4″N 92°38′49.6″W |
Purpose | Power |
Construction began | 1905 |
Opening date | 1907 |
Operator(s) | Xcel Energy |
Dam and spillways | |
Type of dam | Arch-gravity dam |
Impounds | St. Croix River |
Height | 60 ft (18 m) |
Length | Total: 1,760 ft (540 m)[1] Arch segment: 675 ft (206 m)[2] |
Reservoir | |
Creates | Indianhead Flowage |
Total capacity | 27,500 acre⋅ft (0.0339 km3)[1] |
Power Station | |
Installed capacity | 25.9 MW[3] |
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