Ogema, located in Price County, Wisconsin, is home to a gravity dam on Holmes Creek that was completed in 1875 for recreational purposes.
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With a height of 13 feet and a capacity of 55 acre-feet, the dam serves as a low hazard structure with fair condition assessment. The dam has a hydraulic height of 6 feet and a maximum discharge of 660 cubic feet per second, making it a vital component of the local water resource management system.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the Wisconsin DNR, the Ogema dam plays a significant role in the region's water and climate resilience. Despite being modified in 1966 and having a controlled spillway type, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a frequency of inspection every 10 years. The surrounding area, encompassing a surface area of 6 acres and a drainage area of 5 acres, benefits from the dam's ability to provide water storage and flood control measures.
Given its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Ogema's gravity dam remains an essential infrastructure for the community. With the involvement of local government and federal agencies, including the NRCS and DNR, the dam continues to uphold its primary purpose of recreation while ensuring the safety and sustainability of the water resources in Price County, Wisconsin.
Years Modified |
1966 - Other |
Year Completed |
1875 |
Dam Length |
160 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
HOLMES CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
6 |
Hydraulic Height |
6 |
Drainage Area |
5 |
Nid Storage |
55 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
13 |
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25cfs |
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155cfs |
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104cfs |
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1490cfs |
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|
60cfs |
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