Dams in Vilas County, Wisconsin
14Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Vilas County, Wisconsin
Vilas County has 14 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.
The average dam in Vilas County is 113 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Rest Lake at 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Lake | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Otter Rapids | High | Fair | 20 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Fishtrap | High | Fair | 14 | Recreation | 1884 |
| Little Tamarack Flowage | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | ||
| Twin Lakes | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Long-on-deerskin | Low | Satisfactory | 10 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Lac Vieux Desert | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Hydroelectric | 1907 |
| Little St Germain | Low | Satisfactory | 9 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Turtle Lake | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | 1948 |
| Cranberry Lake | Low | Fair | 8 | Recreation | |
| Buckatahpon | Low | Satisfactory | 8 | Hydroelectric | 1908 |
| Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 5 | Low | Fair | 8 | ||
| Powell Marsh W. A. Pool 4 | Low | Fair | 7 | ||
| Big St Germain | Low | Satisfactory | 7 | Hydroelectric | 1923 |