Dams in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Buffalo County is 73 years old. The most common purpose is debris control. The tallest dam is Garden Valley 10 at 42 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownlee | High | Fair | 34 | Recreation | 1859 |
| Garden Valley 10 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 42 | Debris Control | 1966 |
| South Nelson 1 | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Alma Mill 2 | Low | Fair | 35 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Alma Mill 1 | Low | Fair | 34 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Alma Mill 3 | Low | Satisfactory | 34 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Alma Mill 5 | Low | Fair | 33 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Alma Mill 4 | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Alma Mill 6 | Low | Fair | 28 | Debris Control | 1963 |