Mill Creek 22 dam
Mill Creek 22
Mill Creek 22, also known as Popp, is a vital water management structure located in Richland, Wisconsin. Owned and regulated by the local government, this dam was designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1961 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction. Standing at 25 feet in height and 410 feet in length, it plays a crucial role in controlling debris and reducing the risk of flooding in the area.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Mill Creek 22 is subject to regular inspections and maintenance activities to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 57 cfs, serving a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite its moderate risk level, the dam continues to be a key component in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood impacts in the region.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Mill Creek 22 is a significant asset in the flood control infrastructure of Wisconsin. Its strategic location on the Tr West Branch Mill Creek, combined with its earth dam construction, highlights the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 Mill Creek 22 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo River At La Farge | 250 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Muscoda | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At Steuben | 631 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario | 149 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 209 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Mcgregor | 21,700 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Creek 22.
Boat launches
- West Main Street La Farge
- Wisconsin River -- Port Andrews Boat Landing
- Wisconsin River -- Blue River Landing
- Wisconsin River -- Rice Lakes
- Garner Lake -- Landing
- Wisconsin River -- Eagle Corners Access
Campgrounds
- Anderson Campground - Soldiers Grove
- Beauford T. Anderson Park
- Eagle Cave Campground
- La Farge City Park
- Pier Natural Bridge County Park
- Robb City Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
- The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek To Lane's Bridge
Track Mill Creek 22 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 Mill Creek 22
Where does the data for Mill Creek 22 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 Mill Creek 22.