Meadow Valley Flowage
Meadow Valley Flowage is an earth dam located in Juneau County, Wisconsin, built in 1938. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Meadow Valley Flowage
The primary purpose of Meadow Valley Flowage is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wisconsin Department Of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Beaver Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Juneau |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.22268, -90.30193 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI01143 |
| Federal ID | WI01143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |