South Wood County Park

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateWisconsin
CountyWood
Nearest CityPORT EDWARDS
River/StreamFOURMILE & BUENA VISTA CREEKS
Coordinates44.36530, -89.75670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length300 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,930 acre-ft
Max Storage1,930 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,172 acre-ft
Surface Area148 acres
Drainage Area134 sq mi
Max Discharge1,540 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWood County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDWI00060
Federal IDWI00060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Wisconsin Rapids 3.9 mi Low Four Mile Creek 4.6 mi Low Biron 4.7 mi High Port Edwards 4.9 mi Low Centralia 4.9 mi Low Nekoosa 7.7 mi Low Wood County 3 9.6 mi Low Lake Camelot 11.1 mi High Sherwood 11.4 mi Significant Lake Arrowhead 11.6 mi Low