High Risk Dams in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has 7 high hazard dams with a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory. These are dams where failure would probably cause loss of human life and where recognized safety deficiencies have been identified.

Of the 178 high hazard dams in Wisconsin, 7 (3%) have concerning condition ratings — 3 rated poor and 4 rated unsatisfactory.

Dam	County	Height (ft)	Condition	Purpose	Year
West Fork Kickapoo 1	Vernon	63	Unsatisfactory	Flood Risk Reduction	1969
Rock Falls	Dunn	43	Poor		1864
Mlsna	Vernon	35	Unsatisfactory	Flood Risk Reduction	1956
Rothschild	Marathon	27	Poor	Hydroelectric	1911
Rice	Lincoln	19	Poor	Hydroelectric	1912
Neopit	Menominee	18	Unsatisfactory	Other	1908
Radigan	Douglas	12	Unsatisfactory	Recreation	1938

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