Spring is officially here! With that comes Dairyland's annual drawdown activity at our Flambeau Hydro Station in Ladysmith, Wis. As the spring run-off starts, Dairyland will be implementing a normal drawdown of approximately one and a half feet, to help control levels during rapidly changing flows.

Dairyland urges caution to those who are using the Dairyland Reservoir for recreational activities. The ice becomes unstable and dangerous as spring approaches.

Fishers and boaters should also be cautious near the spillway, since hazardous currents can develop as flows increase. At all times of the year, dangerous reverse currents in the tailwaters of dams can cause fatalities. Please obey all warning signs, staying away from restricted areas.

The Flambeau Hydroelectric Station, located on the Flambeau River five miles northeast of Ladysmith, has been generating clean, efficient electricity since 1951. This water-powered facility can generate 20 MW of electricity. Throughout the year, Dairyland welcomes area residents and visitors to enjoy the many recreational opportunities available on both the Reservoir and the public land surrounding it.