Dams in Sauk County, Wisconsin
24Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County has 24 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. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Sauk County is 72 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Dutch Hollow Lake at 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Redstone | High | Fair | 50 | Recreation | 1967 |
| Prairie Du Sac | High | Fair | 50 | Hydroelectric | 1914 |
| Dutch Hollow Lake | Low | Fair | 60 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Plain Honey Creek 3 | Low | Fair | 45 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Plain Honey Creek 2 | Low | Fair | 36 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Plain Honey Creek 4 | Low | Fair | 35 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1973 |
| Dell Creek | Low | Satisfactory | 30 | Recreation | 1927 |
| Satterlee | Low | Fair | 29 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1970 |
| Magruder | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Sensnovis | Low | Fair | 27 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1973 |
| Detzman | Low | Not Available | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Polk | Low | Fair | 24 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1978 |
| Steinhorst And Coughlin | Low | Poor | 24 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Dells Manor | Low | Fair | 24 | Recreation | 1929 |
| Marking | Low | Fair | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Virginia Lake | Low | Fair | 21 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Delton | Low | Fair | 19 | Recreation | 1931 |
| Lake Of The Dells | Low | Fair | 16 | 1938 | |
| Leland | Low | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1870 |
| Hemlock | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Huey Duck Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 11 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Schramms | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1850 |
| Bakkens Pond | Low | Fair | 10 | Other | 1968 |
| Long Lake Flowage Wla | Low | Fair | 10 | Recreation | 1972 |