Easton dam
Easton
Easton is a dam located in Adams, Wisconsin, along Campbell Creek, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1855, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 19.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 14.6 feet, providing a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet. The dam spans 350 feet in length and has a controlled spillway with a width of 34 feet to manage maximum discharges of up to 1020 cubic feet per second.
Despite its age, Easton has been well-maintained and is in satisfactory condition, with a low hazard potential. Regular inspections have been conducted, with the last assessment in February 2016, and a low risk assessment rating of "Very High (1)" due to its critical importance. The dam has seen modifications in 1909 and 2010 to ensure its continued functionality, serving as a key recreational resource for the local community and visitors alike.
Easton remains under the jurisdiction of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with safety regulations. With its historical significance and continued importance for recreation and water management, Easton stands as a testament to effective dam infrastructure and management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Easton -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 326 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 253 cfs | → |
| Baraboo River Near Baraboo | 385 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 130 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Easton.
Boat launches
- Easton Lake -- Easton Pond Access
- State Highway 82 3278, Town Of Springville
- Wisconson River -- Access
- Wisconsin River -- Access At Town Of Quincy Nr 19th Dr
- Fawn Lake -- Access
- Castle Rock Lake --Castle Rock Park (Adams Co.)
Campgrounds
- Castle Rock County Park
- Adams County Castle Rock
- Castle Rock Park Campground
- Comanchee
- Winnebago
- Concord And Lexington
Paddle runs
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
More reservoirs
Track Easton in the Snoflo app
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About Easton
Where does the data for Easton 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 Easton.