Dams in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
9Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Bayfield County has 9 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. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Bayfield County is 99 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Iron River Light And Power Co at 29 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond Mill Pond | High | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1889 |
| Namekagon | High | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 1886 |
| Iron River Light And Power Co | Significant | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1870 |
| Middle Eau Claire Lake | Significant | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Drummond Lake | Low | Fair | 17 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Murrays | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Lake Owen Outlet | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Johnson Springs | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1969 |
| Upper Eau Claire Lake | Low | Fair | 6 | Recreation | 1950 |