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Solberg, located in Price, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam on Squaw Creek with a primary purpose of recreation. 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_Height | 23 |
River_Or_Stream | SQUAW CREEK |
Dam_Length | 400 |
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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