Dams in Forest County, Wisconsin
11Total Dams
0High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Forest County, Wisconsin
Forest County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Forest County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is fish and wildlife pond. The tallest dam is Haymeadow Dam at 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester Mueller Lumber Co | Significant | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1890 |
| Haymeadow Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1956 |
| Knowles Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1991 |
| Deer Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1989 |
| West Allen Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1988 |
| Bog Brook | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Briss Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1989 |
| Wildcat Creek | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |
| Coyote Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1971 |
| Little Rice Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Lily Lake | Low | Poor | 7 | Recreation | 1976 |