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WISCONSIN <br /> DEPT.OF NATURAL RESH� State of Wisconsin 1 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> George E.Meyer 101 South Webster Street <br /> Secretary <br /> Mda&son,Wisconsin 53707 <br /> July 13, 1993 IN REPLY REFER TO: 7.13 TELEPHONE 608-266-8030 <br /> TELEFAX 608-264-9200 <br /> TDD 608-267-6897 <br /> CERTIFIED MAIL <br /> RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED <br /> i <br /> MICHAEL LUEDEKE, ADMINISTRATOR <br /> BURNETT COUNTY FORESTRY DEPARTMENT �3 <br /> 7410 COUNTY ROAD K �. <br /> SIREN WI 54.872 <br /> • I <br /> SUBJECT: Preliminary Hazard Rating for the Minerva Dam, Field File <br /> #7.13, Burnett County <br /> Dear Mr. Luedeke: <br /> FINDINGS OF FACT <br /> 1. The Department of Natural Resources has examined the Hydraulic and <br /> Hydrologic analyses, -including the dam failure analysis, for the Minerva <br /> Dam, located in the SW 1/4, of the SE 1/4, of Section 26, Township 41 <br /> North, -Range 16 West, on Loon Creek. <br /> 2. The analysis was performed and submitted by Barr Engineering Company, <br /> Minneapolis, Minnesota. <br /> 3. Barr Engineering Company has determined that a preliminary hazard rating of <br /> Class 1A, Low Hazard, would be appropriate for the dam and the area <br /> downstream of the dam. <br /> 4. The analyses were performed in compliance with Wisconsin, Administrative <br /> Codes NR 333, and NR 116. <br /> 5. There is no development in the hydraulic shadow downstream of the dam and <br /> that same area is to be zoned to prevent further development. This was <br /> determined through the use of USGS 7h minute maps and site verification by <br /> Barr. <br /> 6. The Department has determined that the project complies with Section 1.11, <br /> Wisconsin Statutes, and Section NR 1.95, Wisconsin Administrative Code. <br /> 7. The preliminary hazard rating meets the standards of Section 333.06, <br /> Wisconsin Administrative Code. <br /> CONCLUSIONS OF LAW <br /> 1. The review has been conducted in accordance with Chapter 31, Wisconsin <br /> Statutes, and Chapters NR 333 and NR 116, Wisconsin Administrative Codes. <br /> 2. The Department has authority under Chapter 31, Wisconsin Statutes, and <br /> Chapter NR 333, Wisconsin Administrative Code, to assign a preliminary <br />