Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1
Key Takeaway
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | WI01039 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 is owned by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 built?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 has a dam height of 6 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 last inspected?
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 was last inspected on October 25, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.