Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1
Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 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 Wla Dike # 1
The primary purpose of Crex Meadows Wla Dike # 1 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 Reed Lake Outlet.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 865 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 | Reed Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 45.86017, -92.60498 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 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 | WI01039 |
| Federal ID | WI01039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |