Goodman dam
Goodman
Goodman is a privately owned dam located in Marinette, Wisconsin, along Chemical Creek. Built in 1934, this gravity dam stands at a height of 13 feet and has a length of 600 feet, providing storage for fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreational purposes. With a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a normal storage of 70 acre-feet, Goodman covers a surface area of 20 acres with a drainage area of 6 square miles.
Despite being assessed as having a low hazard potential, Goodman faces a very high risk due to its location and condition. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and the last inspection was conducted in July 2012 with an inspection frequency of 10 years. Although the dam is under state regulation and enforcement, there are no emergency action plans (EAP) in place, raising concerns about its preparedness for potential risks and disasters. The risk management measures and inundation maps for Goodman are also not documented, highlighting the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in the face of climate-related 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 Goodman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Popple River Near Fence | 101 cfs | → |
| Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence | 473 cfs | → |
| Peshtigo River Near Wabeno | 380 cfs | → |
| Pike River At Amberg | 265 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Niagara | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Twin Falls Near Iron Mt | 3,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goodman.
Boat launches
- Lake Hilbert -- Access - E Side Of Lake
- Hilbert Lake -- Access
- Laura Lake -- Access
- Gordon Lake -- Access At Se Part Of Lake Nr Laura Lake Road 121
- Lund Lake -- Access
- Bass Lake -- Access Off Fire Lane Rd West Side Of Lake
Campgrounds
- Goodman County Park
- Laura-Gordon Lakes Campground
- Laura Lake
- Laura And Gordon Lake Recreation Area
- New Prospect - Kettle Moraine State Forest
- Mcclintock County Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek
- Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e
- Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35n, R16e
- 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge
- Forest Road 2398 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- Railroad Bridge To 1/4 Mile Downstream From The Ccc Bridge
More reservoirs
Track Goodman in the Snoflo app
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About Goodman
Where does the data for Goodman 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 Goodman.