Grandfather Falls, Hydroelectric waterfall system in Lincoln County, United States.
The Wisconsin River cascades through a series of drops at Grandfather Falls, creating an 89-foot descent spread over one mile of rocky terrain.
Native Americans and French traders established portage routes around Grandfather Falls during the early nineteenth century fur trading operations along the Wisconsin River.
The Ojibwe people named this location Konajewun, meaning long falls, which French voyageurs later associated with the sound of running bulls.
The waterfall area maintains scheduled flow releases three times annually for whitewater activities, with peak flows occurring between 10 AM and 2 PM.
The hydroelectric facility uses redwood plank penstocks reinforced with steel bands to channel water for generating 17 megawatts of electricity.
Location: Lincoln County
Part of: Wisconsin River
GPS coordinates: 45.31310,-89.78470
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:55
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