Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev dam
Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev
Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev, also known as Structure 15, is a state-owned recreational dam located in Burnett, Wisconsin. 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.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Near Pine City | 447 cfs | → |
| Kettle River Below Sandstone | 476 cfs | → |
| St. Croix River Near Danbury | 1,320 cfs | → |
| St. Croix River At St. Croix Falls | 3,830 cfs | → |
| Rum River Near St. Francis | 428 cfs | → |
| Willow River @ Willow R State Park Nr Burkhardt | 130 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev.
Boat launches
- Phantom Flowage -- Public Boat Launch
- Wood Lake -- Access At W Side Of Lake Off Shore Dr
- St Croix Road Pine County
- Town Of Grantsburg
- Little Wood Lake -- Access
- Saint Croix River -- Nelson Landing
Campgrounds
- James N Mcnally City Campground
- James N. Mc Nally Campground
- Grouse Camp
- St Croix Nsr-Snake River Landing
- Sandrock Cliffs
- Sandrock Cliffs - St. Croix National Scenic River
Track Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev in the Snoflo app
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About Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev
Where does the data for Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Crex Meadows Phantom Lake Dev.