Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage dam
Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage
Located in Polk, Wisconsin, the Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage is a private water resource managed by the USDA NRCS, designated primarily for recreation. This earth dam structure, completed in 1970, stands at 14 feet high and spans 240 feet in length, creating a storage capacity of 85 acre-feet for the wildlife flowage. The flowage covers an area of 11 acres and is fed by the Tr Black Brook, offering a serene environment for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, the Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage provides a safe and enjoyable recreational space for visitors. The uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates ensure proper water management, while the structure's condition assessment remains unavailable. Despite this, the flowage continues to serve its purpose effectively, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and wildlife observation. As a part of the broader conservation efforts by the USDA NRCS, the flowage stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in the region.
Overall, the Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage serves as a valuable asset for the community, providing a space for recreation and conservation. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this private water resource offers a peaceful retreat for those interested in exploring the intersection of water resources and climate in a natural setting. With its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the flowage stands as a well-maintained and safe environment for visitors to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of Wisconsin's natural landscapes.
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 Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| St. Croix River At St. Croix Falls | 3,830 cfs | → |
| Hay River At Wheeler | 348 cfs | → |
| Willow River @ Willow R State Park Nr Burkhardt | 130 cfs | → |
| Eau Galle River At Spring Valley | 19 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Colfax | 850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage.
Boat launches
- Clear Lake -- Access Nr 7th And D
- Black Brook Flowage -- Access
- Apple River Flowage -- Access At Birch St And Riverside Blvd Amery
- South Twin Lake -- Access Off Baker St
- North Twin Lake -- Access
- Pike Lake -- Access Nr 100th St
Track Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage 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 Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage
Where does the data for Don Dosch 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 Don Dosch Wildlife Flowage.