Leverenz dam
Leverenz
Leverenz Dam, located in Elroy, Wisconsin, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS. Completed in 1974, this earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet of water. The dam is situated on the Tr Baraboo River and serves a variety of purposes, including flood control and water storage.
Managed and funded by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Leverenz Dam has a low hazard potential and is categorized as having a moderate risk level. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," highlighting the need for ongoing maintenance and inspection. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 97 cubic feet per second.
While Leverenz Dam may not pose an immediate threat, its risk level underscores the importance of regular monitoring and risk management measures. With its location in Juneau County, Wisconsin, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Leverenz is essential for safeguarding our communities and natural environment.
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 Leverenz -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 326 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario | 149 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 253 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At La Farge | 250 cfs | → |
| Baraboo River Near Baraboo | 385 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leverenz.
Boat launches
- Beach Street 199, Mauston
- Dutch Hollow Lake -- Access Off Dutch Hollow Road
- Dutch Hollow Lake -- Access Nr Auble Landing Rd
- Lake Redstone -- Access At End Of Section 11 Rd
- Field Veterans Memorial Lake Boat Ramp
- Hemlock Slough -- Access
Campgrounds
- Schultz City Park
- Elroy Campground
- Wonewoc Legion Park
- Legion Park Camp Sites
- Baker's Field
- Riverside Park - New Lisbon
Paddle runs
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
More reservoirs
Track Leverenz 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 Leverenz
Where does the data for Leverenz 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 Leverenz.