Shuman dam
Shuman
Shuman, located in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 2003 with a height of 6.5 feet and a storage capacity of 56 acre-feet. This dam serves to control water flow, with a maximum discharge of 515 cubic feet per second and a spillway type classified as uncontrolled. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Shuman is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR).
The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified, but it is situated in a region with a drainage area of 4.4 square miles and a surface area of 57.9 acres. The risk assessment for Shuman is moderate, indicating a potential for significant consequences in the event of failure. Although the dam's condition is not currently rated, it underwent its last inspection in May 2011, with inspections occurring every 10 years. Notably, Shuman does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, which is a crucial component of dam safety preparedness.
In terms of congressional representation, Shuman falls under the jurisdiction of Ron Kind (D) in the St. Paul District. With its strategic location and impact on water resources in the area, Shuman represents an important component of the overall water management system in Juneau, Wisconsin. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate change will find Shuman to be an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure, regulation, and risk assessment in the state.
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 Shuman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 309 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 240 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario | 149 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 51 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 208 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 126 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shuman.
Boat launches
- Little Yellow River/Wisconsin River -- Access
- Castle Rock Lake -- Buckhorn Wildlife Area- Nr 32nd And 16th
- Castle Rock Lake -- Buckhorn Wildlife Area- Nr Cty G
- Winnebago Park
- Castle Rock Lake -- Buckhorn Wildlife Area - South Of Cty G
- Castle Rock Lake -- Buckhorn State Park - Nr 19th (Juneau Co)
Campgrounds
- Mill Bluff State Park
- Mill Bluff Campground
- Kennedy Park
- Kennedy County Park
- Riverside Park - New Lisbon
- Elroy Campground
Track Shuman 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 Shuman
Where does the data for Shuman 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 Shuman.