Clark County 5 dam
Clark County 5
Clark County 5, located in Clark County, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam on Five Mile Creek primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1934, this dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres, Clark County 5 plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural needs in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Clark County 5 is considered to have a very high risk due to its age and the lack of a recent condition assessment. The dam has a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 1760 cubic feet per second. While it is regulated and inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, there is a need for more frequent inspections and potential risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area should keep a close eye on the maintenance and management of Clark County 5 to safeguard its effectiveness in providing irrigation water and recreational opportunities. With its historical significance and role in supporting local agriculture, efforts to improve its condition assessment and risk management strategies are essential for the long-term sustainability of this vital infrastructure.
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 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Neillsville | 196 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 652 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 49 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 3,370 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 555 cfs | → |
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clark County 5.
Boat launches
- Arnold Creek -- North Arnold Creek Access
- Town Of Pine Valley
- 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
- Gile Memorial Village
- Wild Rock County Park
- Russell Memorial Campground
- Russell Memorial Park
Fishing spots
Track Clark County 5 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 5
Where does the data for Clark County 5 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 5.