Dams in Ashland County, Wisconsin
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Ashland County, Wisconsin
Ashland County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Ashland County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is White River at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Lake | High | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Dead Horse Slough | High | Fair | 19 | ||
| White River | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Beaverdam Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1944 |
| Uihlein | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Lake Three Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Elm Hoist Wildlife | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Fawn Lake | Low | Fair | 16 | 1980 | |
| Day | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Hudson Bay | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Recreation | 1969 |