Fishtrap

Vilas County, Wisconsin (near BOULDER JUNCTION)

River/Stream: MANITOWISH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
205 ft
Reservoir Storage
14,468 acre-ft
Year Completed
1884
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,412 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-06

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
WI00680
State
Wisconsin (WI)
Coordinates
46.11917, -89.60468
Age
142 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.