Coon Creek 16 dam
Coon Creek 16
Coon Creek 16, also known as Garlick, is a local government-owned earth dam located along the TR Timber Coulee in Vernon, Wisconsin. Built in 1962 by USDA NRCS, this structure serves primarily for flood risk reduction and debris control purposes. With a dam height of 29 feet and a hydraulic height of 15 feet, Coon Creek 16 has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by WIDNR to ensure its fair condition and safety.
This dam, managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of flooding and safeguarding the surrounding area. With its uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 33 cubic feet per second, Coon Creek 16 has been designed to withstand moderate risk factors. Although it has not undergone any significant modifications in recent years, the structure's maintenance and inspection protocols are regularly updated to meet regulatory standards and ensure its operational effectiveness.
Coon Creek 16 stands as a vital infrastructure asset in the region, providing essential flood risk management and protection to the local community. Its strategic location and design elements contribute to its overall effectiveness in mitigating potential hazards and maintaining a safe environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the significance of Coon Creek 16 in the context of watershed management and environmental conservation is essential for appreciating the interconnectedness of water infrastructure and climate resilience efforts.
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 Coon Creek 16 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo River At La Farge | 250 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At State Highway 33 At Ontario | 149 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 209 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River Near La Crosse | 408 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Galesville | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At Steuben | 631 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coon Creek 16.
Boat launches
- Sidie Hollow Lake -- Access
- West Main Street La Farge
- State Highway 131 La Farge
- State Highway 162 Bangor
- County Road Gi Town Of Shelby
- Mississippi River -- Stoddard Park Landing
Campgrounds
- Esofea - Rentz Memorial Park
- Esofea/Rentz Memorial Park Campground
- Sidie Hollow County Park Main Campground
- Main - Sidie Hollow Park
- Boat Landing - Sidie Hollow Park
- Sidie Hollow County Park Boat Landing Campground
Fishing spots
Track Coon Creek 16 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 Coon Creek 16
Where does the data for Coon Creek 16 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 Coon Creek 16.