Bloomer Mill dam
Bloomer Mill
Bloomer Mill, located in Chippewa, Wisconsin, is a historic gravity dam on Duncan Creek that was completed in 1856 for recreational purposes. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 460 feet, the dam has a maximum storage capacity of 945 acre-feet and serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. The dam has a controlled spillway type and a high hazard potential, which necessitates regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety.
Despite its age, Bloomer Mill is in satisfactory condition according to the most recent assessment conducted in February 2019. The dam has undergone modifications in 1909 and 2004 to improve its structural integrity and performance. The risk assessment of the dam indicates a very high risk level (level 1), prompting the need for robust risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the continued safety and functionality of the dam. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to uphold safety standards and compliance with regulations.
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 Bloomer Mill -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red Cedar River Near Colfax | 850 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 6,280 cfs | → |
| Hay River At Wheeler | 348 cfs | → |
| Flambeau River Near Bruce | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Bruce | 1,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bloomer Mill.
Boat launches
- Hemlock Lake - Boat Launch Off 224th Ave
- Rock Lake -- Access - Sw Side Lake - 153rd St
- Oneil Crk Trail 1 Town Of Cleveland
- Town Line Lake -- Access
- Loon Lake -- Access
- Horseshoe Lake -- Access
Campgrounds
- Morris-Erickson Campground
- Fair Hill County Campground
- Fair Hill Campgounds
- Myron County Park
- Myron Park
- Myron Park & Campground
More reservoirs
Track Bloomer Mill in the Snoflo app
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About Bloomer Mill
Where does the data for Bloomer Mill 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 Bloomer Mill.