Beata Zimon

Lake Petenwell is Wisconsin 's second largest lake at 23,040 acres or approximately 36 square miles.  It was created in 1948 by the Wisconsin River Power Company with the construction of a dam across the Wisconsin River near Necedah.  It has a maximum depth of 42 feet and is excellent for skiing, sailing or fishing.  Wildlife abounds including one of the larger populations of wintering bald eagles in Wisconsin.