The River Falls City Council agreed to participate in a study held by the United States Army Corps of Engineers to remove the Junction and Powell Falls Dams at their
The River Falls City Council was given an update about the status of removing the Junction and Powell Falls Dams at their Sept. 27 meeting. The update also discussed river
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MENOMONIE The Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee made a rare appearance in western Wisconsin and River Falls Mayor Dan Toland took advantage of the opportunity. He sought for emergency mental
River Falls reservoir drawn down for good after dam damaged by flood
City decides to end hydropower generation rather than perform costly repairs for a couple more years of service.
Powell Dam (Photo courtesy Kinni Corridor Project Committee)
When nearly seven inches of rain fell on the River Falls area last June, it caused a powerful flood in the Kinnickinnic River. The St. Croix River tributary is renowned for its trout fishing, and has also been the focus of debate in recent years over removing two dams owned by the city.
The flash flood last summer was more than one of the dams could handle. The lower dam, Powell Dam, was significantly damaged. In October, the city drew down the reservoir behind the dam, called Lake Louise, so it could inspect the structure.