Kalepp dam
Kalepp
Kalepp, Lloyd is a private dam located on the North Fork Poplar River in Clark, Wisconsin. Constructed in 1965, this Earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a hydraulic height of 8 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 70 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 280 acre-feet, this dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, offering a surface area of 34 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kalepp, Lloyd poses a very high risk due to its location and surrounding factors. The dam has been inspected as recently as August 2020, with inspections occurring every 10 years. Its controlled spillway type allows for a maximum discharge of 50 cfs, ensuring the safety of the area in cases of high water levels. Although no emergency action plan (EAP) has been prepared, the dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), which oversees its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Kalepp, Lloyd provides an intriguing case study of a privately owned dam with a complex risk assessment profile. Its proximity to the North Fork Poplar River and its vital role in providing recreational opportunities make it a significant structure in the region. As efforts to manage water resources and mitigate climate-related risks continue to evolve, understanding the intricacies of dams like Kalepp, Lloyd is essential for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water systems.
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 Kalepp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 170 cfs | → |
| Rib River At Rib Falls | 713 cfs | → |
| Black River At Neillsville | 1,200 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Merrill | 3,620 cfs | → |
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls | 226 cfs | → |
| Jump River At Sheldon | 1,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kalepp.
Boat launches
- Medford Millpond (Black River) -- Carry-In Access
- Esadore Lake - Boat Access
- Sackett Lake Recreation Area Landing
- Richter Lake -- Ramp
- Diamond Lake -- Access
- Hulls Lake -- Access
Track Kalepp 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 Kalepp
Where does the data for Kalepp 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 Kalepp.