Kallstrom Mercer Group dam
Kallstrom Mercer Group
The Kallstrom Mercer Group in Pepin, Wisconsin, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, or small fish pond purposes. The dam, completed in 1967, stands at a height of 35 feet with a length of 370 feet and a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. Situated on Bearpen Coulee Creek, the dam serves as a recreational area in addition to its primary functions.
Managed by the WIDNR, the Kallstrom Mercer Group dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a low hazard potential but a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is monitored regularly with an inspection frequency of 10 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a significant risk due to its location and structural characteristics.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the intricacies of dams like the Kallstrom Mercer Group is crucial for monitoring and managing water resources effectively. By staying informed about the dam's condition, purpose, and regulatory oversight, enthusiasts can contribute to the sustainable and responsible use of water 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 Kallstrom Mercer Group -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa River At Durand | 5,070 cfs | → |
| Zumbro River At Kellogg | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Eau Galle River At Spring Valley | 17 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Red Wing | 19,000 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River At Menomonie | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Cannon River At Welch | 375 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kallstrom Mercer Group.
Boat launches
- Chippewa River -- Ella Boat Landing
- Dead Lake -- Access
- Silver Birch Lake -- Access
- Beef Slough/Fox Coulee -- Access
- Thompson Lake -- Access
- Lower Chippewa River -- Landing - Durand
Campgrounds
- Holden Park Campground
- Tarrant Park Campground
- Lake Pepin Campground
- Stockholm Village Park
- Nugget Lake County Park
- Hok-Si-La Park Campground
Fishing spots
Track Kallstrom Mercer Group 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 Kallstrom Mercer Group
Where does the data for Kallstrom Mercer Group 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 Kallstrom Mercer Group.