Beaver Creek 2 dam
Beaver Creek 2
Beaver Creek 2 in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a state-regulated dam built in 1934 for irrigation purposes along the Silver Creek. With a gravity dam type and a height of 9 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and water supply. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2013 was deemed unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located within Congressional District 07 of Wisconsin, Beaver Creek 2 has a maximum discharge capacity of 1400 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway type. The dam's surface area covers 14 acres with a drainage area of 5 square miles. Its risk assessment is characterized as very high, emphasizing the importance of implementing effective risk management measures to mitigate potential dangers and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. While the dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps remain undisclosed, the dam's risk profile underscores the critical need for proactive monitoring and preparedness.
With an outdated last inspection date in 2013, Beaver Creek 2's risk management and emergency response protocols may not be up to date. It is imperative for state regulatory agencies such as WIDNR to conduct more frequent inspections and assessments to address the unsatisfactory condition of the dam and mitigate the very high risk associated with its operation. Enhancing the dam's maintenance and monitoring protocols can help safeguard the surrounding area from potential hazards and ensure the sustainability of Beaver Creek 2 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 Beaver Creek 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Necedah | 240 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 51 cfs | → |
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 309 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 126 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 208 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids | 3,370 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beaver Creek 2.
Boat launches
- Petenwell Lake - 20th Drive Access - Wisconsin River Power Company (Wrpco)
- Wisconsin River -- Access At Hwy 21 - Town Of Strongs Prairie
- Wisconsin River -- Access Nr Cth G Town Of Necedah
- Petenwell Lake - Wilderness Park Access
- Wisconsin River / Petenwell Flowage -- Access Off Blackhawk Dr.
- Winnebago Park
Track Beaver Creek 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Beaver Creek 2
Where does the data for Beaver Creek 2 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 Beaver Creek 2.