Rothschild Dam Modernization Project
Sector: Forest Products and Packaging • Location: Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States
Source: Urban Milwaukee
The project involves the modernization of the 113-year-old Rothschild Dam on Lake Wausau, specifically upgrading the 276-foot Timber Crib Spillway section to enhance public safety, flood control, economic development, and recreational opportunities. The dam is owned and operated by Domtar Paper Company and the modernization is supported by $42 million in state funding and additional investments by
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Forest Products and Packaging, Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Urban Milwaukee
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the modernization of the 113-year-old Rothschild Dam on Lake Wausau, specifically upgrading the 276-foot Timber Crib Spillway section to enhance public safety, flood control, economic development, and recreational opportunities. The dam is owned and operated by Domtar Paper Company and the modernization is supported by $42 million in state funding and additional investments by Domtar. |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Wisconsin |
City | Rothschild |
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Source | Urban Milwaukee |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Forest Products and Packaging, Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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