Dams in Dunn County, Wisconsin
9Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Dunn County, Wisconsin
Dunn County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 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 Dunn County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Cedar Falls at 63 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls | High | Fair | 63 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Rock Falls | High | Poor | 43 | 1864 | |
| Knights Creek 1 | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Debris Control | 1970 |
| Menomonie | High | Fair | 37 | Hydroelectric | 1957 |
| Knights Creek 5 | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Debris Control | 1970 |
| Hayden | Low | Not Rated | 34 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1967 |
| Eau Galle | Low | Satisfactory | 31 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Knights Creek 4 | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Debris Control | 1970 |
| Elk Creek | Low | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1926 |