Medford

Taylor County, Wisconsin (near MEDFORD)

River/Stream: BLACK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
110 ft
Reservoir Storage
90 acre-ft
Year Completed
1875
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2017-11-01

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
WI00315
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
45.13870, -90.34777
Age
151 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.