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Sailor Creek is a gravity dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1955, this dam stands at a height of 8.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 980 acre-feet. The dam spans the Sailor Creek, with a surface area of 215 acres and a drainage area of 30 square miles.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Sailor Creek is regulated, permitted, and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a satisfactory condition assessment, the risk assessment for this dam is very high. The last inspection in August 2017 deemed the structure to be in good condition, with no emergency action plan currently in place.
Overall, Sailor Creek serves as an important recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for water-based activities and outdoor enjoyment. With its controlled spillway and satisfactory condition, this dam continues to provide valuable storage capacity for the surrounding community while maintaining a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
Years_Modified | 2000 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1955 |
Dam_Height | 8.5 |
River_Or_Stream | SAILOR CREEK |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 215 |
Hydraulic_Height | 5 |
Drainage_Area | 30 |
Nid_Storage | 980 |
Structural_Height | 8.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 9 |
EDWARDS RIVER NEAR ORION | 66cfs |
GREEN RIVER NEAR GENESEO | 655cfs |
EDWARDS RIVER NEAR NEW BOSTON | 122cfs |
HENDERSON CREEK NEAR OQUAWKA | 124cfs |
POPE CREEK NEAR KEITHSBURG | 61cfs |
ELKHORN CREEK NEAR PENROSE | 51cfs |
MILL CREEK AT MILAN | 15cfs |