Dams in Wisconsin
975
Total Dams
188
High Hazard
19.28%
% High Hazard
89.5 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marinette | 25 | 10 | 40.00% | 95.8 yrs |
| St. Croix | 16 | 9 | 56.25% | 81.9 yrs |
| Vernon | 26 | 9 | 34.62% | 64.5 yrs |
| Lincoln | 15 | 8 | 53.33% | 94.4 yrs |
| Dunn | 10 | 6 | 60.00% | 96.5 yrs |
| Chippewa | 21 | 5 | 23.81% | 96.6 yrs |
| Oconto | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 92.4 yrs |
| Oneida | 20 | 5 | 25.00% | 98.3 yrs |
| Waukesha | 24 | 5 | 20.83% | 121.7 yrs |
| Walworth | 19 | 5 | 26.32% | 107.0 yrs |
| Portage | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 145.0 yrs |
| Sawyer | 23 | 4 | 17.39% | 79.7 yrs |
| Richland | 22 | 4 | 18.18% | 62.3 yrs |
| Jefferson | 10 | 4 | 40.00% | 117.9 yrs |
| Adams | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 75.9 yrs |
| Menominee | 6 | 4 | 66.67% | 86.4 yrs |
| Outagamie | 13 | 4 | 30.77% | 96.2 yrs |
| Columbia | 15 | 4 | 26.67% | 122.0 yrs |
| Taylor | 38 | 3 | 7.89% | 65.0 yrs |
| Calumet | 4 | 3 | 75.00% | 88.0 yrs |
| Waupaca | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 131.1 yrs |
| Iron | 12 | 3 | 25.00% | 84.6 yrs |
| Washburn | 15 | 3 | 20.00% | 92.9 yrs |
| Trempealeau | 15 | 3 | 20.00% | 86.9 yrs |
| Vilas | 14 | 3 | 21.43% | 113.4 yrs |
| Iowa | 19 | 3 | 15.79% | 62.1 yrs |
| Marathon | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 78.8 yrs |
| Price | 37 | 3 | 8.11% | 79.1 yrs |
| Jackson | 24 | 3 | 12.50% | 86.8 yrs |
| Marquette | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 124.6 yrs |
| Sheboygan | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 151.2 yrs |
| Sauk | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 72.9 yrs |
| Pierce | 18 | 2 | 11.11% | 64.2 yrs |
| Waushara | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 100.0 yrs |
| Wood | 16 | 2 | 12.50% | 99.7 yrs |
| Green Lake | 4 | 2 | 50.00% | 140.3 yrs |
| Juneau | 45 | 2 | 4.44% | 78.5 yrs |
| Rusk | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 79.6 yrs |
| Eau Claire | 10 | 2 | 20.00% | 89.0 yrs |
| Polk | 17 | 2 | 11.76% | 98.4 yrs |
| Ashland | 10 | 2 | 20.00% | 71.8 yrs |
| Barron | 18 | 2 | 11.11% | 104.2 yrs |
| Washington | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 153.4 yrs |
| Bayfield | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 99.2 yrs |
| Shawano | 14 | 2 | 14.29% | 87.9 yrs |
| Kenosha | 5 | 2 | 40.00% | 74.8 yrs |
| Dane | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 109.0 yrs |
| Winnebago | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 113.3 yrs |
| Monroe | 20 | 2 | 10.00% | 79.0 yrs |
| Douglas | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 86.3 yrs |
| Buffalo | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 73.9 yrs |
| La Crosse | 4 | 1 | 25.00% | 93.0 yrs |
| Burnett | 23 | 1 | 4.35% | 71.7 yrs |
| Dodge | 16 | 1 | 6.25% | 121.6 yrs |
| Rock | 5 | 1 | 20.00% | 75.4 yrs |
| Manitowoc | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 120.1 yrs |
| Langlade | 11 | 1 | 9.09% | 82.3 yrs |
| Brown | 5 | 1 | 20.00% | 98.5 yrs |
| Clark | 17 | 1 | 5.88% | 72.2 yrs |
| Ozaukee | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 119.5 yrs |
| Lafayette | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 56.9 yrs |
| Grant | 4 | 0 | 0.00% | 58.7 yrs |
| Forest | 12 | 0 | 0.00% | 58.6 yrs |
| Fond du Lac | 9 | 0 | 0.00% | 101.1 yrs |
| Florence | 6 | 0 | 0.00% | 66.3 yrs |
| Racine | 8 | 0 | 0.00% | 82.1 yrs |
| Crawford | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 52.7 yrs |
| Pepin | 10 | 0 | 0.00% | 59.1 yrs |
| Green | 3 | 0 | 0.00% | 139.7 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Wisconsin
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flambeau | 92 ft | Rusk | High Hazard |
| Plum Creek 2 | 88 ft | Pierce | High Hazard |
| Big Quinnesec Falls | 82 ft | Marinette | High Hazard |
| Bad Axe 12 | 73 ft | Vernon | Low Hazard |
| Wissota | 68 ft | Chippewa | High Hazard |
| Glen Hills 10 | 64 ft | St. Croix | High Hazard |
| Cedar Falls | 63 ft | Dunn | High Hazard |
| West Fork Kickapoo 1 | 63 ft | Vernon | High Hazard |
| Kilbourn | 61 ft | Columbia | High Hazard |
| Holcombe | 60 ft | Chippewa | High Hazard |