Sticht dam
Sticht
Sticht, Craig is a privately owned dam located in Pierce, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of providing fire protection, stock, or serving as a small fish pond. Constructed in 1974, this earth dam stands at 29.1 feet high and has a storage capacity of 31.6 acre-feet. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) and is subject to regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Situated in a tributary to Rush River, Sticht, Craig has a low hazard potential and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2016. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is deemed to have some level of risk but is manageable through appropriate risk management measures. While it has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections every 10 years help to monitor its condition and ensure that any necessary maintenance or repairs are promptly addressed. In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and contacts are currently unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sticht, Craig presents an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam in Wisconsin that serves multiple purposes, from fire protection to creating a habitat for small fish. With its regulated status and regular inspections, this earth dam offers insights into the management and maintenance of water infrastructure in rural areas. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam's low hazard potential and fair condition suggest that it continues to provide valuable services while being closely monitored for any potential issues that may arise.
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 Sticht -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 19,000 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Durand | 5,070 cfs | → |
| Eau Galle River At Spring Valley | 17 cfs | → |
| Cannon River At Welch | 375 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sticht.
Boat launches
- Mississippi River -- Maiden Rock
- Mississippi River -- Stockholm
- Route 61/Route 63 Lake City
- Mississippi River -- Bay City
- Mississippi River -- Deer Island Landing
- Dead Lake -- Access
Campgrounds
- Frontenac State Park Cart-In
- Stockholm Village Park
- Hok-Si-La Park Campground
- Nugget Lake County Park
- Bay City
- Nugget Lake County Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Sticht 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 Sticht
Where does the data for Sticht 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 Sticht.