Dams in Iron County, Wisconsin
12Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Iron County, Wisconsin
Iron County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 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 Iron County is 82 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Superior Falls at 138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gile | High | Fair | 30 | Other | 1941 |
| Superior Falls | Low | Not Rated | 138 | Hydroelectric | 1935 |
| Superior Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1917 |
| Hanson | Low | Fair | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| La Blonde | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Lake Of The Falls | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Recreation | 1895 |
| Shea | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Recreation | 1912 |
| Little Turtle River | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1972 |
| Forest Wonder Lake | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Turtle-flambeau Detached Dike 9 | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | |
| Hay Creek | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Powell Marsh Wildlife Area | Low | Poor | 8 | Other | 1971 |