Spring Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Spring Creek, also known as Spring Creek Dike No.


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Summary

4, is a state-owned earthen dam located in Price County, Wisconsin. Completed in 1970, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes and has a height of 7.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 4.6 feet. The dam's storage capacity is 640 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 240 acre-feet and a surface area of 81 acres. It is situated on the North Fork Jump River and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

With a controlled spillway type and a width of 386 feet, Spring Creek dam has a low hazard potential and is assessed to be in fair condition as of June 2016. The dam undergoes inspections every 10 years to ensure its safety and functionality. While no emergency action plan has been prepared to date, the risk assessment for this dam is rated as very high (1), prompting the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. Overall, Spring Creek dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and recreation in the region, highlighting the importance of monitoring and maintaining its integrity for the community's safety and enjoyment.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

7.4

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK JUMP

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

81

Hydraulic Height

4.6

Drainage Area

55

Nid Storage

640

Structural Height

7.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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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.