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MEADOW VALLEY SPILLWAY 4

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Beaver Creek Drainage Ditch
April 1, 2025


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Meadow Valley Spillway 4, located in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a state-owned structure that serves the primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1938, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a hydraulic height of 2 feet and a structural height of 8 feet. The dam spans 23,000 feet in length and has a storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 800 acre-feet.

Situated on the Beaver Creek Drainage Ditch, Meadow Valley Spillway 4 has a low hazard potential and is classified as having a moderate risk level. Despite its age, the dam remains in a condition that has not been rated, with its last inspection dating back to September 2011. While it lacks Emergency Action Plan preparedness details, it falls under state regulation, with Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate Meadow Valley Spillway 4 as a historic structure that contributes to the recreational landscape of Wisconsin. Its moderate risk level and low hazard potential make it an intriguing site for further study and monitoring in the context of changing climate patterns and water resource management practices. With its location in a picturesque natural setting, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship.

Years_Modified 1939 - Other
Year_Completed 1938
Dam_Height 8
River_Or_Stream BEAVER CREEK DRAINAGE DITCH
Dam_Length 23000
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 500
Hydraulic_Height 2
Drainage_Area 24
Nid_Storage 2300
Structural_Height 8
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 8
       



       

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