Solberg Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Solberg, located in Price, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam on Squaw Creek with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Completed in 1940, the dam stands at 23 feet tall and stretches 400 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 10,470 acre-feet and a surface area of 859 acres. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 775 cubic feet per second, and its spillway type is controlled. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Solberg is very high (1), indicating the need for careful monitoring and management.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Solberg undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in October 2019, revealing a satisfactory condition. While the dam has not undergone major modifications since 1998, its emergency action plan (EAP) status and inundation maps preparedness are not specified in the data. Although the risk assessment highlights a high level of risk, Solberg continues to serve as a significant recreational resource in the area, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts to its picturesque surroundings on Squaw Creek.

Years Modified

1998 - Other

Year Completed

1940

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

SQUAW CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

859

Hydraulic Height

16

Drainage Area

21

Nid Storage

10470

Structural Height

23

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

23
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.