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Shea, also known as New Fisher Lake, is a gravity dam located in Iron, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1912, this dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 4.5 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 2250 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1575 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway is controlled, and it has a surface area of 452 acres within a drainage area of 60 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Shea's condition assessment is fair as of May 2020. The dam has been inspected every 10 years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2013. It is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. With a risk assessment rating of very high (1), Shea's risk management measures and inundation maps prepared status are not specified in the data. Overall, Shea presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, showcasing the intersection of infrastructure, regulation, and risk assessment in dam management.
Years_Modified | 1937 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1912 |
Dam_Height | 10.5 |
River_Or_Stream | TURTLE |
Dam_Length | 43 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 452 |
Hydraulic_Height | 4.5 |
Drainage_Area | 60 |
Nid_Storage | 3600 |
Structural_Height | 10.5 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 11 |
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SANGAMON RIVER AT RIVERTON | 5170cfs |
SALT CREEK NEAR GREENVIEW | 2510cfs |
SANGAMON RIVER NEAR OAKFORD | 7870cfs |
LA MOINE RIVER AT RIPLEY | 497cfs |
LAKE FORK NEAR CORNLAND | 419cfs |
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