Dams in Oconto County, Wisconsin
13Total Dams
5High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Oconto County, Wisconsin
Oconto County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Oconto County is 92 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Oconto Falls Upper at 37 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oconto Falls Upper | High | Satisfactory | 37 | Hydroelectric | 1902 |
| Stiles | High | Satisfactory | 29 | Hydroelectric | 1949 |
| Wheeler | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1880 |
| Chute | High | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1937 |
| Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1877 |
| Leigh Lake | Significant | Satisfactory | 21 | Recreation | 1935 |
| Waupee Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1944 |
| Oconto Falls Lower | Low | Satisfactory | 22 | Hydroelectric | 1857 |
| Bluegill Impoundment | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1998 |
| Pickerel Lake | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1960 |
| Jones Spring | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Other | 1967 |
| Winslow Lake | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Weso Creek | Low | Fair | 9 | Recreation | 1960 |