Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage dam
Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage
Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage, located in Florence, Wisconsin, is a stunning conservation area designed by the USDA NRCS with the primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1978, stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 7 feet, creating a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet and a surface area of 130 acres. The flowage is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and is equipped with a controlled spillway to manage water discharge effectively.
With a drainage area of 5.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 210 cubic feet per second, Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage offers a diverse ecosystem for fish and wildlife, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, the flowage is subject to regular inspections and meets state permitting and inspection requirements. The risk assessment for this site is very high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures to ensure the safety and sustainability of this valuable water resource.
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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pine River Below Pine R Powerplant Nr Florence | 595 cfs | → |
| Popple River Near Fence | 136 cfs | → |
| Brule River Near Commonwealth | 969 cfs | → |
| Brule River At Us Highway 2 Near Florence | 501 cfs | → |
| Menominee River Near Florence | 2,590 cfs | → |
| Menominee River At Twin Falls Near Iron Mt | 3,420 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage.
Boat launches
- Mirror Lake -- Access
- Pine River Flowage - North Access
- West Bass Lake -- Campground Boat Ramp
- Bush Lake -- Access Off Bush Lane
- Bass Lake -- Access Off Fire Lane Rd West Side Of Lake
- Pine River -- Access At Cth N
Campgrounds
- River Bends Campground
- Morgan Lake
- Morgan Lake Recreation Area
- Laura-Gordon Lakes Campground
- Laura And Gordon Lake Recreation Area
- Laura Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 2398 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- Forest Road 2156 To Eastern Forest Boundary
- South Branch--Origin In Sec 25, T38n, R14e To Confluence With Main Branch
- Brule Lake In Ne1/4 Sec 15, T41n, R13e To Forest Boundary In Se1/4 Sec 31, T41n, R17e
- Forest Road 2133 To Forest Road 2156
- Forest Road 2169 To Forest Road 2133
More reservoirs
Track Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage in the Snoflo app
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About Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage
Where does the data for Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage 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 Halls Creek Wildlife Flowage.