Petenwell Dike Walk - Arrival at the Dike Traditional Geocache
Petenwell Dike Walk - Arrival at the Dike
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A nice walk along the Power Company's designated East Dike Walk. From the parking area, you will be walking thru a nice wooded area, and this is near the edge of the woods, where the dike walk starts. The trail is marked and mowed by the power company.
The primary purpose of the Petenwell Flowage is to store water that creates a water head (height) to produce electricity as it passes (drops) through the hydroturbines at the dam.
Flood control is another purpose. Flood control is accomplished by an annual drawdown that begins in February. The drawdown can be as much as five feet but is governed by the amount of water in the snowcover in the state's northern section. The flowage is refilled as the snow melts, normally beginning in late March. By May 1, the flowage must be full and at normal summer levels. Between June 15 and December 31, the headwater elevation fluctuation is limited to a maximum of one foot.
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