Dams in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
15Total Dams
7High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lincoln County is 94 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Alexander at 40 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Grandmother | High | Fair | 39 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Jersey | High | Satisfactory | 34 | Hydroelectric | 1929 |
| Grandfather Falls | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1906 |
| Kings | High | Fair | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Spirit | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Hydroelectric | 1922 |
| Rice | High | Poor | 19 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |
| Tomahawk Left Detached Embankment | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1938 |
| Merrill | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1913 |
| Doering | Low | Fair | 18 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Camp Birch Trails | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | 1940 | |
| Harrison | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1939 |
| Carl | Low | Poor | 11 | Recreation | 1957 |
| June Lake | Low | Fair | 9 | ||
| New Wood | Low | Fair | 7 | Other | 1977 |