Saint Croix Falls Dam
| Saint Croix Falls Dam | |
|---|---|
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 / 45.412056°N 92.647111°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) Arch segment: 675 ft (206 m) |
| Reservoir | |
| Creates | Indianhead Flowage |
| Total capacity | 27,500 acre⋅ft (0.0339 km3) |
| Power Station | |
| Installed capacity | 25.9 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.