Paper Mill

Monroe County, Wisconsin (near SPARTA)

River/Stream: LA CROSSE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
910 ft
Reservoir Storage
382 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
3,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-01-13

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WI00280
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
43.94229, -90.80280
Age
161 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.