Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage dam
Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage
Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage in Price, Wisconsin, is a recreational dam completed in 1969 with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With a height of 12 feet and a controlled spillway type, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 160 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 125 cubic feet per second. The dam is located on Squaw Creek and covers a surface area of 11 acres, serving as a vital wildlife habitat and recreational area for the local community.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam has been assessed as satisfactory, with a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it holds. Despite the potential risks associated with the dam, the management measures in place help mitigate any potential hazards, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area while also providing essential habitat for local wildlife.
Overall, Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage is a well-maintained recreational dam that offers a unique blend of outdoor activities and conservation efforts. With its high hazard potential and very high risk assessment, the dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in the region, providing both recreational opportunities and essential habitat for wildlife. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the management and maintenance of structures like Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage will be vital in ensuring the safety and sustainability of these important water bodies for future generations.
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 Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Near Manitowish Waters | 99 cfs | → |
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls | 226 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter | 598 cfs | → |
| Trout River At Trout Lake Near Boulder Junction | 30 cfs | → |
| Allequash Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 11 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Mellen | 101 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage.
Boat launches
- Solberg Lake -- County Park Ramp
- Solberg Lake -- Landing
- Big Dardis Lake -- Landing
- Sailor Lake Road Town Of Fifield
- Elk Lake/Duroy Lake -- Lionite Park Access
- Wilson Flowage -- Access
Campgrounds
- Solberg Lake County Park Campground
- Sailor Lake Recreation Area
- Sailor Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Smith Lake County Park & Campground
- Smith Lake County Park
- Hines Park & Campground
Fishing spots
Track Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage 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 Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage
Where does the data for Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Squaw Creek Wildlife Flowage.