Dams in Langlade County, Wisconsin
11Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Langlade County, Wisconsin
Langlade County has 11 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Langlade County is 82 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Phlox at 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skinner | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1938 |
| Phlox | Significant | Satisfactory | 25 | Recreation | 1878 |
| Ormsby | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1901 |
| Upper Trappe River Flowage | Low | Fair | 12 | 1969 | |
| Middle Trappe River Flowage | Low | Poor | 10 | Other | 1969 |
| Faust | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1936 |
| Upper Post Lake | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Langlade County Flowage | Low | Fair | 9 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |
| Spider Creek | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Oxbo Flowage | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | |
| Pot Flowage | Low | Fair | 8 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1974 |