Dams in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
10Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County has 10 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Eau Claire County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Dells at 51 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona | High | Satisfactory | 44 | Recreation | 1938 |
| Eau Claire River | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Behm | Significant | Fair | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Dells | Low | Fair | 51 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Vogler Flour Mill | Low | Not Rated | 32 | 1875 | |
| Coon Creek | Low | Fair | 28 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Dells Lake | Low | Poor | 27 | Recreation | 1866 |
| Johnson | Low | Fair | 18 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Half Moon Lake | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Fairchild | Low | Poor | 9 | Recreation | 1955 |