Neshkoro dam
Neshkoro
Neshkoro, a small town in Wisconsin, is home to the White River dam, which was completed in 1852 for recreational purposes. This gravity dam stands at 19 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 945 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential but is currently in poor condition according to a 2014 assessment. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure public safety.
Located in Marquette County, Neshkoro offers visitors a picturesque setting along the White River, with a surface area of 184 acres and a drainage area of 120 square miles. The dam, with a length of 100 feet, controls the flow of water and has a maximum discharge of 2200 cubic feet per second. The risk assessment for the dam is very high, indicating the need for comprehensive risk management measures to address any potential issues and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
Despite its historical significance and recreational appeal, the White River dam in Neshkoro faces challenges in terms of its structural integrity and risk management. With its unique design and location, the dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts who are interested in understanding the complexities of managing and maintaining aging infrastructure in a changing environment. As efforts continue to address the dam's poor condition and high risk level, stakeholders and regulators work together to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this vital water resource.
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 Neshkoro -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Berlin | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Puchyan River Ds N. Lawson Drive Nr Green Lake | 115 cfs | → |
| Green Lake Inlet At Ct Highwy A Near Green Lake | 67 cfs | → |
| White Creek @ Spring Grove Road Nr Green Lake | 6 cfs | → |
| Waupaca River Near Waupaca | 431 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Neshkoro.
Boat launches
- Neshkoro Pond -- Access
- Spring Lake -- Access Off Cedar Trl
- Lake Lucerne -- Access
- Tuttle Lake -- Access
- White River Flowage -- Access At Near 19th And Pine View Rd
- White River Flowage -- Access Off White River Trl
Campgrounds
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Track Neshkoro in the Snoflo app
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About Neshkoro
Where does the data for Neshkoro 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 Neshkoro.