Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev, also known as Structure 15, is a state-owned recreational dam located in Burnett, Wisconsin.


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Summary

Completed in 1962 on TR Hay Creek, this earth dam stands at a height of 13.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 5.6 feet. With a storage capacity of 12,000 acre-feet, the dam primarily serves recreational purposes and has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state agency. The structure covers a surface area of 2,200 acres and has a normal storage level of 3,700 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a very high risk assessment rating (1), indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure its safety and longevity for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area.

In the event of an emergency, the dam's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures are currently unspecified. However, with a regular inspection frequency of 10 years and a history of fair condition assessments, Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev remains a key feature in the region's water infrastructure landscape.

Year Completed

1962

Dam Length

50

Dam Height

13.6

River Or Stream

TR HAY CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2200

Hydraulic Height

5.6

Drainage Area

694

Nid Storage

12000

Structural Height

13.6

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

14
       
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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.