Knights Creek 5 dam
Knights Creek 5
Knights Creek 5 is a vital water resource structure located in Dunn, Wisconsin, designed by USDA NRCS to serve the purpose of debris control and flood risk reduction. This earth dam, completed in 1970, stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 570 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on an unnamed tributary to Knights Creek, this structure is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and efficacy.
With a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2019, Knights Creek 5 is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 80 cubic feet per second. Despite its moderate risk rating, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and protecting surrounding areas from potential flooding events. Managed by the local government and funded by the state, Knights Creek 5 serves as a key component of water resource management in the region and highlights the importance of proper infrastructure for climate resilience and disaster mitigation efforts.
Overall, Knights Creek 5 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts of government agencies and designers in safeguarding water resources and communities against natural disasters. Through regular inspections, enforcement, and maintenance, this earth dam continues to fulfill its purpose of debris control and flood risk reduction, contributing to the overall resilience of the water infrastructure in Dunn, Wisconsin. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Knights Creek 5 play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities in the face of growing environmental 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 Knights Creek 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Galle River At Spring Valley | 23 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Durand | 6,740 cfs | → |
| Hay River At Wheeler | 318 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Colfax | 704 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 21,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Knights Creek 5.
Boat launches
- Lake George/Spring Valley Flowage -- Access
- Red Cedar River -- Red Creek River Access
- Red Cedar River -- Access At Sth 29 Menomonie
- Lake Eau Galle -- Pine Point County Park
- Lake Eau Galle -- Access Sites
- Lake Menomin -- Stout Landing
Track Knights Creek 5 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 Knights Creek 5
Where does the data for Knights Creek 5 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 Knights Creek 5.