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MEADOW VALLEY SPILLWAY 7

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Little Yellow Drainage Ditch
April 1, 2025


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Meadow Valley Spillway 7, located in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1938, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and spans a length of 23,000 feet, with a storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet. Situated on the Little Yellow Drainage Ditch, this controlled spillway features a low hazard potential and has a maximum discharge capacity of 1,800 cubic feet per second.

Despite its age, Meadow Valley Spillway 7 continues to be inspected regularly by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with the last inspection conducted in September 2011. The dam is deemed to have a very high risk level, with a risk assessment rating of 1. However, its condition is currently not rated, indicating the need for further assessment and potential maintenance or upgrades to ensure its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities.

As a key recreational structure in the area, Meadow Valley Spillway 7 plays a vital role in providing water storage for various activities while also managing flood control. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, this dam serves as an important landmark in the local landscape, contributing to water resource management efforts and climate resiliency in the region.

Years_Modified 1939 - Other
Year_Completed 1938
Dam_Height 8
River_Or_Stream LITTLE YELLOW DRAINAGE DITCH
Dam_Length 23000
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 500
Hydraulic_Height 8
Nid_Storage 2300
Structural_Height 8
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 8
       



       

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