Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam is a city of 16,565 people in Dodge County, Wisconsin, founded in 1852.
Why visit Beaver Dam
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rogers Cinema, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Passenger Depot, Hotel Rogers and Beaver Dam Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Beaver Dam
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About Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, along Beaver Dam Lake and the Beaver Dam River. The population was 16,708 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city primarily located in Dodge County. It is the principal city of the Beaver Dam Micropolitan Statistical area which is included in the larger Milwaukee–Waukesha–Racine CSA. The city is adjacent to the Town of Beaver Dam.
From the Wikipedia article Beaver Dam, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks13
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company Passenger Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Railway station in Beaver Dam, the United States of America
Hotel Rogers
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
Paramount Knitting Company Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic building in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States
Swan House
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Historic Queen Anne style house in Beaver Dam, WI, built in 1899 for Dr. George E. Swan, linked to the former mineral spring resort Vita...
230 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam
Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house and pavilion in Wisconsin, USA
Weyenberg Shoe Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Factory in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Williams Free Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
First public library in the United States of America to have open stacks
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Beaver Dam Family Center Ice Arena
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
609 Gould Street, Beaver Dam
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Thirsty Beaver
Bar and pub · Pizza · 1.9 mi
Lakeside bar and live music venue on Beaver Dam Lake, with an outdoor “party yard,” piers for boat parking, and frequent bands/events.
500 Madison Street, Beaver Dam
Mo-Th 14:00-26:00; Fr 10:00-26:30; Su 10:00-26:00
Johnny's Lounge
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
Johnny's Lounge, established in 2003 in Beaver Dam, WI, is the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts and food lovers alike....
519 Madison Street, Beaver Dam
Su-Th 11:00-02:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:30
Park Plazza Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
233 Front Street, Beaver Dam
Su-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 17:00-23:00
Sake House Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese, Hibachi, Sushi · 1.3 mi
820 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Walker's Diner & Bakery
Restaurant · American, Brunch, Breakfast, Diner, Pie, Sandwich, Omelet, Burger, Bakery · 1.4 mi
813 Park Avenue, Beaver Dam
06:30-15:00
Ming's Garden Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.4 mi
150 Front Street, Beaver Dam
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-22:00
Morry's Bar
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
Neighborhood bar with a lakefront patio
430 Madison Street, Beaver Dam
Mo 15:00-20:00; Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-26:30;...
Good Call Food & Beverage
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
125 North Spring Street
Tu-Fr 06:00-14:30; Mo 16:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-14:00
28 more on the map.
History
Beaver Dam was first settled by Thomas Mackie and Joseph Goetschius in 1841; by 1843, it had a population of almost 100. The city was named for an old beaver dam located in a stream flowing into Beaver Dam River. The area had also been known as Okwaanim, Chippewa for beaver dam. The community was incorporated as a city on March 18, 1856. That same year the Milwaukee Railroad reached the area, encouraging further growth.
Beaver Dam hosted a World War II prisoner of war camp called Camp Beaver Dam in the summer of 1944. The camp held 300 German prisoners in a tent city encampment where the Wayland Academy field house now stands.
From the History section of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Beaver Dam
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
311 Seippel Boulevard
Churches and places of worship7
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Saint Stephens Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.5 mi
300 West Street, Beaver Dam
Shopping17
La Segoviana Nicaragüense Grocery
Grocery · Nicaraguan, Latin American, Nicaragüense, Nicaragua · 1.1 mi
106 Frances Lane, Beaver Dam
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Saint Stephens Lutheran School
School · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.5 mi
412 West Maple Avenue, Beaver Dam
Beaver Dam Community Library
Library · 1.2 mi
311 North Spring Street, Beaver Dam
Healthcare5
Church Health Services Foulkes Foundation Center for Community Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
115 North Center Street, Beaver Dam
Map of Beaver Dam
141 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 9°F | 1.5 in | 13.0 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 1.4 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 34°F | 3.8 in | 1.7 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 26°F | 2.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beaver Dam Wwtp (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dodge County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dodge County Airport (UNU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Fox Lake 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Juneau 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Horicon 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Randolph 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Lowell 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Waupun 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Reeseville 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Madison 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Baraboo 46 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Milwaukee 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Downtown, Downspec, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Episcopal Church Beaver Dam WI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Swan House and Vita Spring Pavilion Side, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Williams Free Library tower, James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Weyenberg Shoe Factory, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Paramount Knitting Company Mill Front, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Rogers 1, Kenneth Mileski, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beaver Dam Wisconsin Depot Side, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Swan House, Beaver Dam, Bahrsoap, CC BY-SA 4.0
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