South Wood County Park

Wood County, Wisconsin (near PORT EDWARDS)

River/Stream: FOURMILE & BUENA VISTA CREEKS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,930 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,540 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-10-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00060
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
44.36530, -89.75670
Age
87 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.