Osseo Rod And Gun Club dam
Osseo Rod And Gun Club
The Osseo Rod and Gun Club in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, is a private recreational dam on the TR BUFFALO river, completed in 1964. This Earth-type dam stands at 22 feet high with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, and a length of 505 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 329 cubic feet per second, serving a drainage area of 0.4 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is marked as very high, indicating a need for heightened vigilance. The last inspection in November 2020 revealed a need for a more frequent inspection schedule of every 10 years to ensure the dam's safety and integrity. The dam is under state regulation by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures in place to uphold safety standards.
Located in a picturesque setting, the Osseo Rod and Gun Club dam provides essential recreational opportunities while also posing a potential risk due to its high-risk assessment. Water resource and climate enthusiasts should take note of this dam's unique characteristics and the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring for sustainable water resource management in the area.
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 Osseo Rod And Gun Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 555 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 652 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 3,370 cfs | → |
| Black River At Neillsville | 196 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Dodge | 593 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Galesville | 1,290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Osseo Rod And Gun Club.
Boat launches
- Coon Fork Lake -- Access
- Lake Eau Claire --- Access Near Sd Ln
- Fall Creek Pond -- Access
- Lake Eau Claire -- Access Nr County Rd South Dakota
- Lake Eau Claire -- Access - Nd Cir
- Lake Henry -- Public Boat Landing
Campgrounds
- Crystal Lake Park - Strum
- Harstad Park
- Col Larson County Park
- Coon Fork Lake
- Hixton Village Campground
- Lions Club - Four Seasons Park - Independence
Fishing spots
Track Osseo Rod And Gun Club in the Snoflo app
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About Osseo Rod And Gun Club
Where does the data for Osseo Rod And Gun Club 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.