Cusick No.1 dam
Cusick No.1
Cusick No.1 is a privately owned Earth dam located in Juneau, Wisconsin, along the Tiedtke Valley Creek. Built in 1970 by the USDA NRCS, this dam stands at a height of 31.4 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 60 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is classified as "Other," and it serves as a vital component in managing water resources in the area.
Despite being categorized as a low hazard potential structure with fair condition assessment, Cusick No.1 is subject to regular state inspection and enforcement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 17 feet, and can discharge up to 33 cubic feet per second in case of excess water flow. The risk assessment for this dam is rated as "Very High (1)," highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures in place.
With its strategic location and function in regulating water flow along the Tiedtke Valley Creek, Cusick No.1 plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flood risks and ensuring water resource sustainability in the region. Its association with the USDA NRCS and adherence to state regulatory standards underscore its commitment to effective dam management practices, making it a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study.
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 Cusick No.1 -- 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 | → |
| Kickapoo River At La Farge | 250 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 209 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cusick No.1.
Boat launches
- Field Veterans Memorial Lake Boat Ramp
- Dutch Hollow Lake -- Access Nr Auble Landing Rd
- Dutch Hollow Lake -- Access Off Dutch Hollow Road
- Beach Street 199, Mauston
- Lake Redstone -- Access At End Of Section 11 Rd
- Hemlock Slough -- Access
Campgrounds
- Schultz City Park
- Wonewoc Legion Park
- Legion Park Camp Sites
- Baker's Field
- Elroy Campground
- 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
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
More reservoirs
Track Cusick No.1 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 Cusick No.1
Where does the data for Cusick No.1 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 Cusick No.1.