Ludeman dam
Ludeman
Ludeman is a privately owned dam located on Pine Creek in Jackson, Wisconsin. Built in 1969 by the USDA NRCS, this Earth-type dam serves primarily for recreational purposes with a dam height of 14 feet and a length of 835 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 26 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 80 cubic feet per second. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a fair condition assessment as of January 2016.
Although Ludeman has a moderate risk rating, with a hazard potential of low, it has not been updated in terms of emergency action plans or inundation maps since 2015. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and has undergone inspections in 2015, with a frequency of every 10 years. The dam is situated in a picturesque location with a surface area of 8 acres and a drainage area of 1.2 square miles, making it a popular spot for recreational activities.
Despite its age, Ludeman continues to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors, with its structural integrity meeting regulatory standards. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate Ludeman for its historical significance, its contribution to water storage, and its role in maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area along Pine Creek in Wisconsin.
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 Ludeman -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 652 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Galesville | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Black River At Neillsville | 196 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 555 cfs | → |
| La Crosse River At Sparta | 209 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 593 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ludeman.
Boat launches
- Mark Holmgren Memorial Landing -- Access
- Lake Henry -- Public Boat Landing
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Robin Ln
- Arnold Creek -- North Arnold Creek Access
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Osprey Ln
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Klima Rd
Campgrounds
- Hixton Village Campground
- Castle Mound - Black River State Forest
- Gile Memorial Village
- Riverside Memorial Park
- West Arbutus County Park
- Russell Memorial Park
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
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About Ludeman
Where does the data for Ludeman 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 Ludeman.