Dams in Monroe County, Wisconsin
20Total Dams
2High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Monroe County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 5 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Monroe County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Tri Creek Number One at 57 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Creek Number One | High | Satisfactory | 57 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1976 |
| Tomah Lake | High | Satisfactory | 16 | 1936 | |
| Suukjak Sep | Significant | Unsatisfactory | 24 | Recreation | 1961 |
| East Sparta | Significant | Poor | 12 | Recreation | 1945 |
| Coon Creek 21 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 46 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1963 |
| Coon Creek 53 | Low | Fair | 43 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Coon Creek 23 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Coon Creek 25 | Low | Fair | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Coon Creek 31 | Low | Fair | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1961 |
| Coon Creek 29 | Low | Unsatisfactory | 34 | Debris Control | 1961 |
| Coon Creek 24 | Low | Fair | 32 | Debris Control | 1963 |
| Haldeman | Low | Fair | 28 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1971 |
| Angelo Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1920 |
| East Silver | Low | Fair | 19 | Recreation | 1944 |
| Swamp Pond | Low | Not Available | 14 | Recreation | 1944 |
| Paper Mill | Low | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1865 |
| Alder Lake | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Stillwell | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1944 |
| Dandy Creek 11 | Low | Fair | 10 | Irrigation | 1935 |
| Dandy Creek 6 | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Irrigation | 1935 |