Dams in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
6Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Ozaukee County has 6 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 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Ozaukee County is 119 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Wire And Nail Factory at 28 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G E Harris | High | Fair | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1967 |
| Grafton | Significant | Fair | 20 | Recreation | 1918 |
| Cedarburg Woolen Mill | Significant | Poor | 18 | Recreation | 1864 |
| Wire And Nail Factory | Low | Poor | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1934 |
| Columbia Mills | Low | Fair | 15 | Recreation | 1914 |
| Thiensville | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1842 |