Dams in Oneida County, Wisconsin
20Total Dams
5High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Oneida County, Wisconsin
Oneida County has 20 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 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Oneida County is 98 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Willow at 35 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow | High | Satisfactory | 35 | Hydroelectric | 1927 |
| Hat Rapids | High | Satisfactory | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |
| Rhinelander | High | Satisfactory | 24 | Hydroelectric | 1876 |
| Sawyer Dike | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1935 |
| Maple Lake | High | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1941 |
| Fish Hatchery | Significant | Poor | 7 | Other | 1955 |
| Burnt Rollways | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Little Rice River | Low | Satisfactory | 15 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Pickerel Canal | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Hydroelectric | 1937 |
| Lower Nine Mile | Low | Satisfactory | 12 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Hancock Lake | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Spruce Lake | Low | Fair | 11 | Other | 1967 |
| Scott Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1973 |
| Shot And Hook Club | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1966 |
| North Pelican | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Sugar Camp | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Seven Mile | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Minocqua | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Hydroelectric | 1909 |
| South Pelican | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Squirrel Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |