Koeller And Klein dam
Koeller And Klein
Koeller and Klein is a privately-owned dam located in Grant, Wisconsin, along the TR Boice Creek. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 27 feet and serves primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a surface area of 1 acre, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Koeller and Klein poses a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in the event of a failure. The dam has been inspected periodically, with the last assessment conducted in May 2020. While it meets regulatory requirements and is under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, there are no emergency action plans in place, highlighting the need for risk management measures to be implemented to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
With its controlled spillway and historic significance as a water resource management feature, Koeller and Klein represents a valuable asset in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the risk profile and condition of dams like this is essential for promoting sustainable water management practices and enhancing community resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Koeller And Klein -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Grant River At Burton | 241 cfs | → |
| Platte River Near Rockville | 182 cfs | → |
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 21 cfs | → |
| Turkey River At Garber | 874 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Mcgregor | 21,700 cfs | → |
| Volga River At Littleport | 231 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Koeller And Klein.
Boat launches
- Mississippi River -- Potosi Boat Ramp Access
- Mississippi River -- Lyn Hollow Public Access
- Mississippi River -- Pool 11 Boat Launch
- Mississippi River -- Mccartney Boat Launch
- Golf Lake Road Dubuque County
- Platte River -- Banfield Bridge Access
Campgrounds
- Grant River Campground
- Finleys Landing City Park
- Finley's Landing Park Campground
- Mud Lake Park Campground
- Mud Lake County Park
- Heritage Campground & Pond
Fishing spots
Track Koeller And Klein 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 Koeller And Klein
Where does the data for Koeller And Klein 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 Koeller And Klein.