Beers dam
Beers
Beers, located in Green, Wisconsin, is a privately owned dam designed by USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of fire protection, as well as serving as a stock or small fish pond. Completed in 1961, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 24 feet, with a total length of 354 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 34 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6 acres and draining a 0.4 square mile watershed.
The dam structure is regulated and inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 20 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 225 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for Beers indicates a very high risk level (1), highlighting the need for careful monitoring and management of the dam to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
In the event of an emergency, the dam does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and the condition assessment is noted as "Not Rated." With its location on the TR Dougherty Creek and its critical role in fire protection and water storage, Beers serves as an important structure in the local water resource management system, requiring ongoing attention and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure its continued functionality.
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 Beers -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Br Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville | 219 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Martintown | 901 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Darlington | 340 cfs | → |
| Badger Mill Creek At Verona | 10 cfs | → |
| Sugar River Near Brodhead | 442 cfs | → |
| Black Earth Creek At Black Earth | 59 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beers.
Boat launches
- Pecatonica River -- Argyle - Mill Street Boat Access
- Pecatonica River -- Thunder Bridge Landing - Argyle
- Pecatonica River -- Blanchardville -- Boat Access Off Hwy H
- Pecatonica River -- Blackhawk Memorial Park Access
- Beckman Lake -- Cadiz Springs State Park
- Yellowstone Lake -- Access At East Nr Boat Rental
Campgrounds
- New Glarus Woods State Park Campground
- Mckellar Park Campground
- Blackhawk Memoreial Park Campground
- Green County Fairgrounds
- Winslow Community Park
- Wolf Creek Cg
Paddle runs
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
More reservoirs
Track Beers 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 Beers
Where does the data for Beers 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 Beers.