Conroy Ford Dam
Conroy Ford
Conroy Ford, also known as Casey Creek Flowage, is a gravity dam located in Washburn, Wisconsin, completed in 1970 for the primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a structural height of 9 feet and a length of 57 feet, creating a storage capacity of 430 acre-feet. Situated on the Casey Creek, the dam regulates the flow of water and provides a surface area of 99 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), Conroy Ford is state-regulated with permitting, inspection, and enforcement mechanisms in place to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, a risk assessment has classified the dam as having a very high risk, warranting attention to potential vulnerabilities. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area while offering opportunities for outdoor recreation.
In the care of local government ownership, Conroy Ford serves as a vital infrastructure for both water resource management and recreational purposes in Washburn County, Wisconsin. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and monitoring of dams like Conroy Ford are essential for safeguarding the surrounding environment and communities that depend on this important water resource.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Conroy Ford -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River Near Danbury | 700 cfs | → |
| Namekagon River At Leonards | 59 cfs | → |
| Bois Brule River At Brule | 108 cfs | → |
| Kettle River Below Sandstone | 138 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter | 293 cfs | → |
| Nemadji River Near South Superior | 58 cfs | → |
About Conroy Ford
Where does the data for Conroy Ford 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 below 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.
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.