Crex Meadows Dike 9 Flowage
Crex Meadows Dike 9 Flowage is an earth dam located in Burnett County, Wisconsin, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crex Meadows Dike 9 Flowage
The primary purpose of Crex Meadows Dike 9 Flowage is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Tr Hay Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,454 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/25/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Burnett |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr Hay Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.83116, -92.68124 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,454 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 145 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00693 |
| Federal ID | WI00693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |