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Price, also known as Winter Lake, is a gravity dam located in Sawyer, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1966, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 7,000 acre-feet. The dam spans 480 feet in length and controls the flow of the Brunet River, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3,500 cubic feet per second.
Owned and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), Price is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam poses a low risk to the surrounding area. However, a very high risk assessment score highlights the importance of ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards in the future.
Despite its recreational focus, Price serves as a crucial water resource in the region, providing storage for over 5,300 acre-feet of water. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of dams like Price become increasingly important in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water supply for future generations.
Years_Modified | 2001 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1966 |
Dam_Height | 18 |
River_Or_Stream | BRUNET |
Dam_Length | 480 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 676 |
Hydraulic_Height | 13 |
Drainage_Area | 72 |
Nid_Storage | 7000 |
Structural_Height | 18 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 18 |
WYACONDA RIVER ABOVE CANTON | 30cfs |
SPENCER CR. BL PLUM CR. NR FRANKFORD | 43cfs |
BEAR CREEK NEAR MARCELLINE | 43cfs |
ILLINOIS RIVER AT VALLEY CITY | 38100cfs |
NORTH RIVER AT PALMYRA | 37cfs |
BAY CREEK AT PITTSFIELD | 43cfs |
BEAR CREEK AT HANNIBAL | 6cfs |