Wisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesThis dataset represents dams in Wisconsin in 2022. A dam is a barrier that impounds water and generally serves the primary purpose of retaining water. Wisconsin law defines a dam as "any artificial barrier in or across a watercourse which has the primary purpose of impounding or diverting water and includes all appurtenant works, such as a dike, canal or powerhouse. Visit https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Dams for more information.Shapefilehttps://geodata.wisc.edu/catalog/c7092a3353b44276b74341f5f7433954engPublicEnvironmentInland WatersStructureUtilities and CommunicationRepository of Dams, WI 2022DatasetsWisconsin2022UW-Madison Robinson Map Library