Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 dam
Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7
Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7, located in Iron, Wisconsin, is a public utility structure managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This Earth type dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a storage capacity of 239,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 135,000 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 13,798 acres and is associated with 8 other structures in the region. Although the hazard potential of the dam is classified as low, it is not currently in inspection due to its condition assessment status being unavailable.
This detached dike, designated as WI00041S006, plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, contributing to flood control and water storage. The dam has not undergone any modifications in recent years, with its last inspection conducted in August 2016 at a frequency of every 3 years. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the structure was last revised in November 2001, detailed risk assessment and management measures are yet to be documented. Despite its non-USACE status, the Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 remains a key component of the water infrastructure in Wisconsin.
Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate resilience will find Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 to be a significant structure worth exploring. With its strategic location, storage capacity, and low hazard potential, the dam serves as a vital asset for water management and flood protection in the area. However, the lack of recent inspections and updated emergency response plans highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of this essential water resource infrastructure.
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 Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear River Near Manitowish Waters | 99 cfs | → |
| Trout River At Trout Lake Near Boulder Junction | 30 cfs | → |
| North Creek @ Trout Lake Nr Boulder Junction | 3 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Mellen | 101 cfs | → |
| Allequash Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 11 cfs | → |
| Stevenson Creek At Cth M Nr Boulder Junction | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 .
Boat launches
- Dam Road Town Of Mercer
- Town Of Sherman
- Fisherman's Landing Road Town Of Mercer
- Patterson Lake -- Access
- Turtle Flambeau Flowage -- Sturgeon Bay Landing Access
- Chippewa Road Town Of Mercer
Campgrounds
- Lake Of The Falls Campgrounds
- Smith Rapids Campground
- Twin Lakes Recreation Area Campground
- Twin Lakes Recreation Area
- Emily Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Emily Lake Recreation Area
Fishing spots
Track Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 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 Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7
Where does the data for Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 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 Turtle-Flambeau Detached Dike 7 .