Huebner Zippmore Estate dam
Huebner Zippmore Estate
Huebner Zippmore Estate, LLC is a state-regulated dam located in Taylor, Wisconsin, along the Maurer Creek. This Earth dam stands at a height of 14.6 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet, with a structural height of 14.6 feet. The dam's storage capacity is 193 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 22 acre-feet and a drainage area of 2.4 square miles. The dam also features a controlled spillway with a width of 9 feet, and a low hazard potential rating.
The dam's condition assessment was rated as fair during its last inspection in May 2020, with an inspection frequency of 10 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a very high risk, which is classified as a risk level 1. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in January 2005, and it is currently unclear whether the EAP meets guidelines or if inundation maps have been prepared. The risk management measures and risk characterization summary for the dam are also not available at this time.
Overall, Huebner Zippmore Estate, LLC serves as an important water resource in the area, providing storage for flood control and water supply purposes. Climate and water resource enthusiasts may find the data on this dam intriguing, as it highlights the complexities and challenges associated with managing and regulating dams to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Further research and monitoring of this dam could provide valuable insights into the management of water resources in Wisconsin and beyond.
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 Huebner Zippmore Estate -- 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 | → |
| Flambeau River Near Bruce | 2,350 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Merrill | 3,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huebner Zippmore Estate.
Boat launches
- Esadore Lake - Boat Access
- Sackett Lake Recreation Area Landing
- Hulls Lake -- Access
- Richter Lake -- Ramp
- Kathryn Lake -- Access
- North Twin Lake -- Access At Se Side Lake Nr Twin Lake Rd
Campgrounds
- Kathryn Lake
- Medford City Park Campground
- Picnic Point Recreation Area Campground
- Picnic Point Campground
- West Point Recreation Area
- West Point Campground
Track Huebner Zippmore Estate in the Snoflo app
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About Huebner Zippmore Estate
Where does the data for Huebner Zippmore Estate 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.
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