Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl dam
Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl
Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Club, located in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, is a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection and as a stock or small fish pond. With a height of 24 feet and a length of 330 feet, this earth dam on TR-Elk Creek was completed in 1972 and has a storage capacity of 167 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is in poor condition and has a very high risk assessment rating.
Although the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, its condition remains a concern. The last inspection in July 2018 revealed its poor state, prompting further attention to its maintenance and upkeep. With a maximum discharge of 110 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway type, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area.
The Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Club dam serves not only as a means of fire protection and water storage, but also as a habitat for small fish and other wildlife. Its location in a scenic area along TR-Elk Creek adds to its importance in conserving the local ecosystem. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is vital to monitor and address the maintenance needs of this dam to ensure its continued functionality and environmental impact.
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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 627 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 685 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Galesville | 1,860 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 1,780 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Winona | 30,300 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl.
Boat launches
- Lake Henry -- Public Boat Landing
- Marinuka Lake -- Access
- Fall Creek Pond -- Access
- Black River -- North Bend Access
- Coon Fork Lake -- Access
- Great River Road Town Of Trempealeau
Campgrounds
- Col Larson County Park
- Lions Club - Four Seasons Park - Independence
- Pietrek Park Campgrounds
- Pietrek County Park
- Riverside Memorial Park
- Crystal Lake Park - Strum
Fishing spots
Track Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl
Where does the data for Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl 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 Whitehall-Pigeon Rod & Gun Cl.