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Panis, Joe Jr.
is a privately-owned dam located in Wisconsin, specifically in Dickinson, Michigan near the TR Spikehorn Creek. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 3 acres. It has a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge of 50 cubic feet per second.
Despite its recreational significance, Panis, Joe Jr. poses a high hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and last underwent inspection in October 2012. It is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and falls under state jurisdiction with permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes in place. Additionally, the dam lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, raising concerns about its emergency preparedness and risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on Panis, Joe Jr. presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental regulation, and public safety. Understanding the complexities of managing a privately-owned dam like Panis, Joe Jr. can shed light on the challenges of balancing recreational benefits with potential hazards and the importance of robust risk assessment and emergency preparedness protocols in safeguarding communities and water resources.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR SPIKEHORN CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1.3 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
17 |
Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41N, R13E To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41N, R17E
Forest Road 2398 To Eastern Forest Boundary
Mainstem, Easternforest Boundary In Sec 1, T44N, R35W To City Of Crystal Falls
Forest Road 2156 To Eastern Forest Boundary
South Branch--Origin In Sec 25, T38N, R14E To Confluence With Main Branch
Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35N, R16E