Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 dam
Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236
Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236, located in Juneau, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam completed in 1936 primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam stands at a height of 9 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 80 acre-feet. This structure plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, recreation, and water supply in the region.
The dam is situated on the Russell Lateral river and is under the regulatory authority of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR). It has a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, with a very high risk assessment rating of 1. Although the condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes inspections every 10 years to ensure its safety and integrity. Despite its age, Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 continues to serve the community as a vital water resource infrastructure.
With its strategic location and essential role in water management, Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource infrastructure in sustaining agricultural and recreational activities in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the maintenance and regulation of dams like this one become increasingly crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources in Wisconsin.
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 Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Babcock | 51 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 240 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 126 cfs | → |
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 309 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids | 3,370 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 918 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236.
Boat launches
- Petenwell Lake - 20th Drive Access - Wisconsin River Power Company (Wrpco)
- Petenwell Lake - Wilderness Park Access
- Lake Dexter -- Access On Sw Side Of Lake
- Lake Dexter -- Access Off State Hwy 80
- Petenwell Lake -- 20th Drive Access
- Wisconsin River / Petenwell Flowage -- Access Off Blackhawk Dr.
Track Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 in the Snoflo app
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About Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236
Where does the data for Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236 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 Tomah Babcock Truck Trail 236.