EAU CLAIRE — Xcel Energy is warning people in Eau Claire of high river flow safety concerns close to the hydro plant on the Chippewa River. Due to high river flows resulting from heavy rain, the ...

Due to high river flows as a result of recent heavy rain, the boat restraining barrier upstream of the company’s hydro plant in Eau Claire is not properly secured in place at this time.

Due to heavy rain, Xcel Energy warns boaters to avoid Eau Claire's Dells Hydro Dam. High river flows and debris have compromised the safety barrier, posing risks. Boaters, canoeists, and ...

EAU CLAIRE — Xcel Energy is warning people in Eau Claire of high river flow safety concerns close to the hydro plant on the Chippewa River.

Researchers are tracking how much sediment has been excavated since the river cut its new path. They hope to share the information with other communities with aging, at-risk dams.