Dams in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
15Total Dams
3High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Trempealeau County has 15 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Trempealeau County is 86 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Wicka at 38 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesville Mill | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1867 |
| Independence | High | Fair | 23 | Recreation | 1877 |
| Osseo | High | Satisfactory | 14 | Recreation | 1860 |
| French And Sacia | Significant | Poor | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Pigeon Falls Mill | Significant | Fair | 13 | Recreation | 1930 |
| Wicka | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1965 |
| Howley | Low | Not Available | 33 | Other | 1974 |
| Schultz | Low | Fair | 29 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Oines | Low | Fair | 26 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1976 |
| Johnson | Low | Not Available | 26 | Other | 1976 |
| Whitehall-pigeon Rod & Gun Cl | Low | Poor | 24 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1972 |
| Osseo Rod And Gun Club | Low | Fair | 22 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Strum | Low | Fair | 19 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1937 |
| Skoyen | Low | Unsatisfactory | 18 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1974 |
| Blair Mill | Low | Fair | 13 | Other | 1869 |