Saint Croix Falls Dam

Saint Croix Falls Dam
Dam, as seen from a hiking trail viewpoint at Wisconsin Interstate Park.
Location of Saint Croix Falls Dam in Wisconsin
Saint Croix Falls Dam (Minnesota)
LocationSt. Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°24′43.4″N 92°38′49.6″W / 45.412056°N 92.647111°W / 45.412056; -92.647111
PurposePower
Construction began1905
Opening date1907
Operator(s)Xcel Energy
Dam and spillways
Type of damArch-gravity dam
ImpoundsSt. Croix River
Height60 ft (18 m)
LengthTotal: 1,760 ft (540 m)
Arch segment: 675 ft (206 m)
Reservoir
CreatesIndianhead Flowage
Total capacity27,500 acre⋅ft (0.0339 km3)
Power Station
Installed capacity25.9 MW

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. The only hydroelectric dam on the St. Croix River, it is operated by Xcel Energy.