1841Government
== History ==
Beaver Dam was first settled by Thomas Mackie and Joseph Goetschius in 1841; by 1843, it had a population of almost 100.
1856Civil Rights
The community was incorporated as a city on March 18, 1856.
1944Crime
Beaver Dam hosted a World War II prisoner of war camp called Camp Beaver Dam in the summer of 1944.
1996Infrastructure
Since 1996, the average annual snowfall in Beaver Dam has been 63.5 inches (161 cm).
2000History
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 15,169 people, 6,349 households, and 3,999 families residing in the city.
2007History
The 2007–2008 winter season was the snowiest on record with 119.7 inches (304 cm).
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 16,214 people, 6,819 households, and 4,113 families residing in the city.
2016History
According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020, the median income for a household in the city was $55,551, and the median income for a family was $73,309.