Clark County 2 dam
Clark County 2
Clark County 2, located in Wisconsin, is a gravity dam built in 1934 primarily for recreational purposes. This dam, standing at a height of 11 feet and with a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, serves the dual purposes of irrigation and recreation for the local community. With a normal storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 9 acres and has a drainage area of 7 acres, making it a vital water resource in the region.
Despite its historical significance, Clark County 2 is rated as having a poor condition assessment, with a very high risk level of 1. The dam's hazard potential is considered low, but its risk assessment suggests a need for immediate attention and management measures. The last inspection was conducted in April 2012, indicating a gap in regular monitoring and maintenance practices. With the dam being state-regulated and subject to inspection, enforcement, and permitting by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, it is essential for stakeholders to address the dam's deteriorating condition to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
In conclusion, Clark County 2 is a critical infrastructure for water management in Clark County, Wisconsin, serving multiple purposes while facing significant risk factors. Given the dam's poor condition assessment and high risk level, it is imperative for local authorities and stakeholders to prioritize its maintenance and management. With proper monitoring and timely interventions, this historic gravity dam can continue to support the community's needs for irrigation, recreation, and overall water resource management in the region.
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 Clark County 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Neillsville | 210 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 770 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 51 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 4,260 cfs | → |
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 26 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 560 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clark County 2.
Boat launches
- Town Of Pine Valley
- Arnold Creek -- North Arnold Creek Access
- Black River -- North Arbutus Boat Landing
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Osprey Ln
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Robin Ln
- Lake Arbutus -- Access Nr Klima Rd
Campgrounds
- Wildcat Mound County Park
- Snyder Park
- Wild Rock County Park
- Gile Memorial Village
- Russell Memorial Campground
- Russell Memorial Park
Fishing spots
Track Clark County 2 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 Clark County 2
Where does the data for Clark County 2 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 Clark County 2.