Meyer Lot 21 dam
Meyer Lot 21
Meyer Lot 21, also known as Rustic Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Taylor, Wisconsin. The dam, completed with a height of 22 feet and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. The structure spans 120 feet in length and covers a surface area of 20 acres, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
Despite being classified with a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of May 2020 was rated as fair. Regular inspections occur every 10 years, with the last inspection conducted in March 2017. The risk assessment for Meyer Lot 21 is moderate, suggesting a level 3 risk status. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 50 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 75 cubic feet per second in case of overflow.
Located in a picturesque setting in the Detroit District, Meyer Lot 21 presents a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore the intersection of human-built structures and natural landscapes. With its modest size and recreational focus, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible stewardship of our water resources to ensure both safety and enjoyment for future generations.
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 Meyer Lot 21 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jump River At Sheldon | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls | 226 cfs | → |
| Rib River At Rib Falls | 713 cfs | → |
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 170 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Merrill | 3,620 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Merrill | 190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Meyer Lot 21.
Boat launches
- Esadore Lake - Boat Access
- Sackett Lake Recreation Area Landing
- Medford Millpond (Black River) -- Carry-In Access
- Hulls Lake -- Access
- North Twin Lake -- Access At Se Side Lake Nr Twin Lake Rd
- Richter Lake -- Ramp
Campgrounds
- Medford City Park Campground
- Picnic Point Recreation Area Campground
- Picnic Point Campground
- West Point Campground
- West Point Recreation Area
- Spearhead Point Campground
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 148 To Forest Road 149
- Forest Road 144 To Forest Road 148
- Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
- Headwaters To Footbridge
- Footbridge To Forest Road 144
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About Meyer Lot 21
Where does the data for Meyer Lot 21 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
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