This Afternoon
Tonight
Windspeed
Humidity
Wedges Creek, also known as Snyder Lake, is a gravity dam located in Columbia, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1930, this structure stands at a height of 14 feet and has a hydraulic height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 200 feet and covers a surface area of 20 acres, with a drainage area of 46 acres.
Despite its age and poor condition assessment, Wedges Creek poses a low hazard potential and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR). The dam has undergone modifications in 1994 and is subject to regular inspections every 10 years, with the last assessment conducted in March 2017. While the risk assessment categorizes Wedges Creek as having a very high risk level (1), specific risk management measures and emergency action plans are not currently in place.
With its picturesque location and recreational value, Wedges Creek serves as an important water resource in the area. Enthusiasts interested in water management and climate adaptation can appreciate the historical significance and potential risks associated with this dam, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
Years_Modified | 1994 - Other |
Year_Completed | 1930 |
Dam_Height | 14 |
Dam_Length | 200 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 20 |
Hydraulic_Height | 10 |
Drainage_Area | 46 |
Nid_Storage | 110 |
Structural_Height | 14 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 14 |
BLACK RIVER NEAR GALESVILLE | 5970cfs |
KICKAPOO RIVER AT STATE HIGHWAY 33 AT ONTARIO | 149cfs |
YELLOW RIVER AT NECEDAH | 1820cfs |
BLACK RIVER DS ST HWY 54 @ BLACK RIVER FALLS | 12500cfs |
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT CHIPPEWA FALLS | 21300cfs |
YELLOW RIVER AT BABCOCK | 2190cfs |
BIG EAU PLEINE RIVER AT STRATFORD | 2090cfs |