Mishicot dam
Mishicot
Located in the picturesque town of Mishicot, Wisconsin, the East Twin River flows gracefully through the heart of the community, providing a serene backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The Mishicot dam, completed in 1846, stands as a testament to the town's rich history and commitment to water resource management. With a primary purpose of recreation, the dam offers a peaceful setting for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities.
Standing at a modest height of 11 feet, the Mishicot dam boasts a controlled spillway type, ensuring the safe regulation of water levels in the surrounding area. Despite its age, the dam is well-maintained, with a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment classified as fair. The risk assessment for Mishicot dam is very high, reflecting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for years to come.
With Glenn Grothman (R) representing the area in Congress, the community of Mishicot takes pride in its natural resources and commitment to environmental stewardship. As climate change continues to impact water resources across the globe, the Mishicot dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in maintaining the balance between human recreation and ecological preservation.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mishicot -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc River At Manitowoc | 239 cfs | → |
| Kewaunee River Near Kewaunee | 74 cfs | → |
| East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf | 8 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Oil Tank Depot At Green Bay | 3,570 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Near Howard | 27 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Willow Road Near Plymouth | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mishicot.
Boat launches
- Tuma Lake -- Access At End Of Lake Rd
- Harpt Lake -- Access At N End Of Lake Nr Lake Rd
- Lake Michigan -- Two Creeks Access
- Paddler's Park
- Veteran's Park
- Heidmann Lake -- Access At S Side Of Lake Nr Bolt Rd
Campgrounds
- Point Beach State Forest Campground
- Seagull Marina Campground
- Rainbow's End Campground
- Camp Rokilio Main/Visitor Entrance
- Camp Rokilio Vendor/Delivery Entrance
- Brown County Fairgrounds
More reservoirs
Track Mishicot in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Mishicot
Where does the data for Mishicot come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mishicot.