Dams in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
21Total Dams
4High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Chippewa County has 21 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 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 Chippewa County is 98 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wissota North Saddle Dike at 79 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wissota North Saddle Dike | High | Satisfactory | 79 | Hydroelectric | 1917 |
| Jim Falls | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Glen Loch | High | 37 | Water Supply | 1875 | |
| Bloomer Mill | High | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1856 |
| Cornell | Significant | Satisfactory | 58 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Stanley Mill | Significant | Satisfactory | 22 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Callahan Dike | Low | Satisfactory | 40 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Chippewa Falls | Low | Fair | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| Otter Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Lake Hallie | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Recreation | 1908 |
| Bowe | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| Tilden | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1886 |
| Hansons | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1870 |
| Svetlik Milling Company | Low | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1907 |
| O'neil Flowage 1 | Low | Fair | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 |
| Conley | Low | Fair | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1970 |
| Willow Creek Flowage No 1 | Low | Fair | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| O'neil Flowage 2 | Low | Fair | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1965 |
| Willow Creek Flowage No 2 | Low | Fair | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| Willow Creek Flowage No 3 | Low | Fair | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1966 |
| County Forest Crop Land 6 | Low | Fair | 8 | Other | 1968 |