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.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
G E HarrisHighFair15Fish and Wildlife Pond1967
GraftonSignificantFair20Recreation1918
Cedarburg Woolen MillSignificantPoor18Recreation1864
Wire And Nail FactoryLowPoor28Hydroelectric1934
Columbia MillsLowFair15Recreation1914
ThiensvilleLowFair13Recreation1842