Moose Lake 1 dam
Moose Lake 1
Moose Lake 1, also known as Goodrich, is a privately owned dam located in Sawyer, Wisconsin. Built in 1897, this gravity dam stands at a height of 23 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 27,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,670 acres, Moose Lake 1 is situated on the West Fork Chippewa River, within the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Moose Lake 1 poses a high hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. The dam has a controlled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 3,770 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 225 square miles, Moose Lake 1 has undergone modifications in 1925 and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Moose Lake 1 can appreciate its historical significance, engineering design, and impact on the surrounding ecosystem. As a vital structure for water management and recreational activities, Moose Lake 1 represents a balance between human needs and environmental conservation efforts in the state of Wisconsin.
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 Moose Lake 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter | 598 cfs | → |
| Namekagon River At Leonards | 157 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Mellen | 101 cfs | → |
| White River Near Ashland | 245 cfs | → |
| North Fish Creek Near Moquah | 55 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Odanah | 796 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moose Lake 1.
Boat launches
- Teal River Flowage -- Access At Se End Of Lake
- Moose Lake -- Access At W Side Of Lake
- Teal River - Larson Road Boat Landing
- Ghost Lake -- Forest Service Boat Access
- Hay Creek Boat Launch
- Lost Land Lake -- Public Access
Campgrounds
- Moose Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Moose Lake Recreation Area
- Black Lake
- Black Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Black Lake Recreation Area
- The Ballfield
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 162 Crossing To Bridge On Blaisdell Lake
- East Forest Boundary To Forest Road 162 Crossing
- Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
- Forest Road 148 To Forest Road 149
- Forest Road 144 To Forest Road 148
- Footbridge To Forest Road 144
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Track Moose Lake 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Moose Lake 1
Where does the data for Moose Lake 1 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 High 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.
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