Dams in Polk County, Wisconsin
17Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Polk County, Wisconsin
Polk County has 17 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Polk County is 98 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Saint Croix Falls at 64 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Croix Falls | High | Fair | 64 | Hydroelectric | 1905 |
| Amery | High | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1888 |
| Lower Balsam Lake | Significant | Fair | 38 | Hydroelectric | 1860 |
| Clam Falls | Significant | Poor | 36 | Hydroelectric | 1875 |
| Atlas Feed Mill | Significant | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1874 |
| Black Brook | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1917 |
| Guidera | Low | Fair | 20 | ||
| Foerst | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | |
| Big Rock Creek Farm | Low | Fair | 20 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Lewis | Low | Fair | 16 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Jensen | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Godfrey Lake | Low | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Skinaway Lake | Low | Fair | 12 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Bohn | Low | Fair | 12 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1963 |
| Blake Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Recreation | 2018 |
| Beaver Brook (joel Flowage) | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Other | 1931 |
| Joel Marsh Wla | Low | Fair | 7 |