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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 |
WISCONSIN RIVER AT ROTHSCHILD | 19000cfs |
EAU CLAIRE RIVER AT KELLY | 2360cfs |
BIG EAU PLEINE RIVER AT STRATFORD | 2090cfs |
TENMILE CREEK NEAR NEKOOSA | 130cfs |
YELLOW RIVER AT NECEDAH | 1820cfs |
BARABOO RIVER NEAR BARABOO | 824cfs |
KICKAPOO RIVER AT STATE HIGHWAY 33 AT ONTARIO | 149cfs |
Location | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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Bayou Segnette State Park | |||
Fontainebleau State Park | |||
Buccaneer State Park | |||
Tickfaw State Park | |||
New Orleans Reserve Military | |||
Walkiah Bluff Water Park |