Kirton dam
Kirton
Located in Marinette, Wisconsin, the Kirton dam stands as a testament to engineering prowess, with a history dating back to its completion in 1882. This gravity dam, situated on the North Branch Pike river, serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene surface area of 34 acres for visitors to enjoy. With a structural height of 16 feet and a length of 300 feet, Kirton provides essential storage of 440 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 659 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Kirton dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a fair condition assessment as of December 2020. The dam's controlled spillway, with a width of 24 feet, ensures effective water management and flood control. While the risk assessment indicates a very high potential, the dam remains well-regulated and inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting and enforcement in place. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kirton dam stands as a historical and functional landmark worth exploring in the beautiful Wisconsin countryside.
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 Kirton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Popple River Near Fence | 101 cfs | → |
| Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence | 473 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Niagara | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Pike River At Amberg | 265 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Twin Falls Near Iron Mt | 3,420 cfs | → |
| Peshtigo River Near Wabeno | 380 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kirton.
Boat launches
- Lily Lake -- Access At E Side Of Lake Nr Lily Lk Rd
- Lake Hilbert -- Access - E Side Of Lake
- Bush Lake -- Access Off Bush Lane
- Bass Lake -- Access Off Fire Lane Rd West Side Of Lake
- Hilbert Lake -- Access
- Mirror Lake -- Access
Campgrounds
- New Prospect - Kettle Moraine State Forest
- Twelve Foot Falls County Park
- Goodman County Park
- Laura-Gordon Lakes Campground
- Mcclintock County Park
- Laura And Gordon Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e
- Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35n, R16e
- 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek
- Forest Road 2398 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge
- South Branch--Origin In Sec 25, T38n, R14e To Confluence With Main Branch
More reservoirs
Track Kirton in the Snoflo app
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About Kirton
Where does the data for Kirton 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 Kirton.