Fawn Lake

Unnamed Creek· Ashland, Wisconsin· Built 1980· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Fawn Lake is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 48.8% in WI)
Dam Length200 ft
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge875 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDWI20058

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Johnson, Bridget;Trieschmann, Mike

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fawn Lake?

Fawn Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Fawn Lake?

Fawn Lake is owned by Johnson, Bridget;Trieschmann, Mike (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fawn Lake built?

Fawn Lake was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Fawn Lake?

Fawn Lake has a dam height of 16 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Fawn Lake last inspected?

Fawn Lake was last inspected on September 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.