Schroeder dam
Schroeder
Schroeder, nestled in Shawano, Wisconsin, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1979 by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. With a height of 11 feet and a length of 215 feet, this dam on Gold Creek Offstream boasts a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 12 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, Schroeder is subject to regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to ensure its fair condition and public safety.
Located in the Chicago District, Schroeder is a controlled spillway dam with a maximum discharge of 14 cubic feet per second. Its risk assessment ranks very high, emphasizing the importance of proper risk management measures. While the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and adherence to guidelines remain unclear, its last inspection in September 2020 deemed its condition fair. With a designated inspection frequency of 10 years, stakeholders must prioritize ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure the longevity of this vital water resource in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Schroeder serves as a crucial asset for both recreational enjoyment and water management in the area. The involvement of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in its design underscores a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. With state-regulated oversight and the potential for future modifications to enhance safety and efficiency, Schroeder stands as a testament to the intersection of human intervention and natural resource preservation in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Schroeder -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Red River At Morgan Road Near Morgan | 236 cfs | → |
| Embarrass River Near Embarrass | 719 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At Langlade | 419 cfs | → |
| Eau Claire River At Kelly | 253 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Rothschild | 4,880 cfs | → |
| Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schroeder.
Boat launches
- Moose Lake Boat Landing
- North Branch Embarrass River -- Tilleda Pond Access
- Homme Pond -- Access
- Pleasant Lake -- Access
- Mayflower Lake -- Access
- Norrie Lake -- Access
Campgrounds
- Pine Grove Campground
- Antigo Lake Rv Park
- Dells Of The Eau Claire Park - Wausau
- Boulder Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds
- Boulder Lake Recreation Area
- Shawano County Fairgrounds
Paddle runs
- Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e To Forest Boundary In Sec 24, T35n, R16e
- Confluence With Armstrong Creek To Sec 12/13 Line, T35n, R16e
- 1/4 Mile Downstream From Ccc Bridge To 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge
- 1/4 Mile Upstream From Evans Bridge To Confluence With Armstrong Creek
- Railroad Bridge To 1/4 Mile Downstream From The Ccc Bridge
- Unnamed Creek To Forest Boundary In Sec 14, T37n, R13e
Track Schroeder 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 Schroeder
Where does the data for Schroeder 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.