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Lowery Creek
April 15, 2025


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Wright, also known as Taliesin, is a private water resource located in Iowa, Wisconsin, along the Lowery Creek. The dam, completed in 1912, serves a primary purpose of recreation and stands at a height of 13 feet with a length of 660 feet. Despite its historical significance, the dam is currently in poor condition with a low hazard potential, prompting concerns about its structural integrity and safety.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), Wright is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with safety standards. The dam's storage capacity is 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 40 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The spillway type is uncontrolled, and the dam's risk assessment categorizes it as moderate, indicating potential risks associated with its current condition.

Given its poor condition and moderate risk assessment, Wright's future maintenance and rehabilitation efforts are crucial to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of this historic water resource. Climate and water resource enthusiasts should monitor updates on the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and any planned risk management measures to safeguard its long-term sustainability and functionality for recreational purposes.

Year_Completed 1912
Dam_Height 13
River_Or_Stream Lowery Creek
Dam_Length 660
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Surface_Area 10
Hydraulic_Height 10
Drainage_Area 12
Nid_Storage 60
Structural_Height 13
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 13
       

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