Figor dam
Figor
Figor is a privately-owned hydroelectric dam located on the Middle Br Duck Creek in Wisconsin. Constructed in 1855, this gravity dam stands at 10 feet high and spans a length of 600 feet, with a storage capacity of 220 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including hydroelectric power generation and recreation, and is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Figor is considered to have a very high risk due to its age and condition assessment of fair. The dam has undergone modifications in 1961 and is inspected every 10 years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2020. While the dam meets regulatory guidelines, there are currently no emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared for the site.
In the event of any emergencies or incidents, Figor's owners and operators must ensure that risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential risks to the surrounding area. With its historical significance and continued operation for over a century, Figor remains a critical water resource infrastructure in Columbia, Wisconsin, under the purview of state regulatory agencies.
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 Figor -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Baraboo River Near Baraboo | 385 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At Windsor | 26 cfs | → |
| Beaver Dam River At Beaver Dam | 189 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At State Hwy 113 At Madison | 78 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Figor.
Boat launches
- Wyocena Lake -- Access
- Crystal Lake -- Access
- Park Lake -- Access - Off Hwy 44
- Spring Lake -- Access
- Park Lake -- Access
- Park Lake -- Access At Dead End Town Road Off Island Dr
Campgrounds
- Indian Trails Campground
- Veterans Memorial Field - Portage
- Jamison Town Park
- Derge Park
- Eastern Lodi Marsh Dca
- Astico County Park Campground
Track Figor 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 Figor
Where does the data for Figor 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 Figor.