Dams in Columbia County, Wisconsin
15Total Dams
4High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Columbia County has 15 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Columbia County is 122 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Kilbourn at 61 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbourn | High | Satisfactory | 61 | Hydroelectric | 1909 |
| Cambria | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Water Supply | 1849 |
| Pardeeville | High | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1849 |
| Udeys | High | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1917 |
| Fall River | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1859 |
| Wyocena | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1849 |
| Dates Mill | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Ingram Mill | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1869 |
| Taff | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Carevic | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Curtis | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Figor | Low | Fair | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1855 |
| French Creek Wildlife Refuge | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Baraboo River Wrp | Low | Fair | 8 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| French Creek Wildlife Upper | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | 1958 |