Cambria dam
Cambria
Cambria, located in Columbia County, Wisconsin, is a locally owned and regulated earth dam on the North Branch Duck Creek. Completed in 1849, this dam serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet and a normal storage of 102 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a length of 300 feet and a drainage area of 8.5 square miles.
Despite its age, Cambria Dam has been well-maintained and is in satisfactory condition according to its last assessment in January 2020. The dam has a high hazard potential due to its location and design, with a moderate risk rating. It has undergone modifications in 1993 and 2006, ensuring its continued functionality and safety. The dam is inspected every two years, with the last inspection conducted in July 2019, demonstrating a commitment to ensuring its integrity and the safety of the surrounding community.
Cambria Dam is a vital infrastructure for the region, providing not only water supply but also recreational opportunities. With its historical significance and importance in water resource management, Cambria Dam serves as a testament to the enduring impact of human ingenuity in harnessing and managing natural resources for the benefit of society.
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 Cambria -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam River At Beaver Dam | 189 cfs | → |
| South Branch Rock River At Waupun | 104 cfs | → |
| White Creek @ Spring Grove Road Nr Green Lake | 6 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Green Lake Inlet At Ct Highwy A Near Green Lake | 67 cfs | → |
| West Branch Rock River @ State Hwy 49 Nr Waupun | 40 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cambria.
Boat launches
- Tarrent Lake -- Access
- Crystal Lake -- Access
- Beaver Dam Lake -- Springs Bar And Grill Boat Launch
- Fox Lake -- Town Of Fox Lake Park
- Park Lake -- Access At Dead End Town Road Off Island Dr
- Lake Emily -- Boat Access
Campgrounds
- Indian Trails Campground
- Derge Park
- Veterans Memorial Field - Portage
- Astico County Park Campground
- Camp Grow
- Jamison Town Park
Paddle runs
Track Cambria 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 Cambria
Where does the data for Cambria 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 High 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 Cambria.