Dams in Shawano County, Wisconsin
14Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Shawano County, Wisconsin
Shawano County has 14 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 Shawano County is 87 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Upper Dam at 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weed | High | Fair | 25 | Hydroelectric | 1967 |
| Tilleda | High | Satisfactory | 17 | Recreation | 1910 |
| Upper Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 35 | Hydroelectric | 1883 |
| Shawano | Low | Unsatisfactory | 28 | Hydroelectric | 1928 |
| Wittenberg | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1885 |
| Pella | Low | Satisfactory | 18 | Recreation | 1883 |
| Caroline | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Other | 1878 |
| Shawano Paper Mills | Low | Satisfactory | 13 | Hydroelectric | 1974 |
| Schroeder | Low | Fair | 11 | Recreation | 1979 |
| Navarino Marsh 2 | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Other | 1971 |
| Navarino Marsh 3 | Low | Fair | 9 | Other | 1971 |
| Navarino Marsh - 80 Ac Flowag | Low | Fair | 7 | ||
| Navarino Marsh 1 | Low | Fair | 7 | Other | 1971 |
| Navarino 15 Ac Flowage | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1995 |