Dams in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County has 9 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Lafayette County is 56 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Mcnett at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone | High | Fair | 32 | Recreation | 1953 |
| Hidden Valley Farms | Significant | Not Rated | 30 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Mcnett | Low | Fair | 40 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Hidden Valley Lake | Low | Fair | 35 | Recreation | 1975 |
| Metz No.1 | Low | Fair | 26 | Recreation | 1974 |
| Gobracht, John | Low | Fair | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Hutchinson | Low | Fair | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1964 |
| Metz No.2 | Low | Fair | 19 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Land Barons Inc. | Low | Not Available | 19 | Other | 1971 |