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The new DNR Dam Data Viewer is an interactive map with convenient data download features for all dams in Wisconsin. Users may be familiar with the DNR’s Surface Water Data Viewer “Dams and Floodplains” theme, which allows users to click on symbols representing dams in an interactive map environment to obtain basic information about each dam.
The new Dam Data Viewer allows users to search for one or multiple dams by zooming in on a location in a map graphic, OR by using a filter menu that allows a user to search by any feature in the dataset, including by county, size, owner name, dam name and more.
To view details on a particular dam when you know its location, you can zoom in on the map provided in the viewer. Clicking on any dam point on the map brings up the full DNR data table for the dam, similar to how the Surface Water Data Viewer works.
 The above method is a convenient way of finding specific information on one particular dam. However, the new site features “filtering” tools. Filtering allows users to view dams with one or more selected attribute – for example, all the dams in a county or all the dams on the map extent.
To select dams by an attribute, click on the “filter” icon (the one that looks like a funnel) at the left side of the screen. This will bring up a menu of all attribute types. In the example below, the attribute “County” was selected, and the name “Dane” was searched. The graphic below shows that the map highlights only the dams that meet the search criteria:
 To view a data table for a selected set of dams, click the “View Table” box in the upper right corner of the map. Technical information available includes hydraulic height, structural height, impoundment surface area, hazard potential and more. The graphic below shows the tabular data for the “Dane County” search:
 To download full data for a single dam or a selection, the “download” icon (the one that looks like a cloud) at the left side of the screen will bring up options for CSV, KML, Shapefile or GeoJSON file types, allowing the searched data to be saved for later use in any one of these formats.
This year, the DNR bid a fond farewell to two longtime regional Water Management Engineers – Mark Stephenson (based in Black River Falls) and Miles Winkler (based in Green Bay).
Mark retired from State service on May 7, 2021 after nearly 24 years of service. The majority of Mark’s time was in the Dam Safety and Floodplain Program, but he also worked in the Solid Waste and Remediation and Redevelopment Programs.
Mark received his engineering degree from Michigan Technological University in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Prior to state service, Mark served for nearly five years in the US Army in the 5th Special Forces. He also worked as a geotechnical engineer for several consulting firms in Maryland, Tennessee and in Wisconsin prior to joining the DNR. He really enjoys retirement and spends much of his time on the golf course and enjoying time spent with family and friends.
Miles retired on Oct. 29, 2021 after 15 years of service as a WME. Miles graduated from UW-Platteville, and prior to working at the DNR, worked for several engineering consulting firms. He’s looking forward to more fishing and hunting, time with his grandkids and working on his home hobby farm.
Best wishes to these two fine engineers as they pursue their personal endeavors. Their wisdom, guidance, friendship and knowledge over the years is greatly cherished and appreciated!
Please join us in welcoming Uriah Monday, PE, as the new DNR Waterways Program State Dam Safety Engineer! The State Dam Safety Engineer provides statewide oversight of policy and regulation, technical standards, emergency response, inspection and enforcement activities related to design, construction and safety of dams.
Uriah came to the DNR in early 2020 as a Water Management Engineer in the South-Central Region headquarters at Fitchburg. He is a Wisconsin native who has lived in-state all his life except for college years when studying at and graduating from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.
Before coming to the DNR, he had over 20 years as a civil engineering consultant, with experience not only in dam design and floodplain analysis, but also in surveying and land development, municipal infrastructure design, stormwater management and waterway/wetlands permitting.
Uriah shared the following remarks: “I like really getting a feel for project settings and places and trying to apply an eye for detail in the interest of making something work just a little better. Dams are each their own one-of-a-kind structure when you consider their unique natural surroundings, and it’s interesting to dig into each one’s own special challenges and solutions. I have really enjoyed working with all the WMEs around the state and collaborating on ideas and problem-solving, and I am excited to expand and strengthen those connections in my new role.”
Uriah is stationed at GEF2 in Madison, and can be reached by phone at 608-225-6716 or email at uriah.monday@wisconsin.gov.
Congratulations, Uriah!
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