Spring Cr Wildlife Dike No.3 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Spring Cr Wildlife Dike No.3, located in Price, Wisconsin, is a state-owned earth dam built for recreational purposes along Thunder Creek.


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Summary

This dike, with a height of 6.4 feet and a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, serves to provide water storage for the surrounding area and offers opportunities for outdoor activities. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 104 feet, maintaining a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, this dam underwent its last inspection in April 2016, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 10 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Spring Cr Wildlife Dike No.3 is categorized as very high (1), emphasizing the importance of effective risk management measures. As climate change continues to impact water resources, enthusiasts in the field of water resource and climate can appreciate the role this dam plays in mitigating flooding and providing recreational opportunities in the region.

Dam Height

6.4

River Or Stream

THUNDER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

1.2

Drainage Area

3.8

Nid Storage

111

Structural Height

6.4

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

6
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.