Moyle dam
Moyle
Moyle, located in Price, Wisconsin, along the South Fork Jump River, is a private dam primarily used for recreation. Built in 1954, this gravity dam stands at a height of 10 feet and spans 400 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 730 acre-feet. The dam's purpose is to provide opportunities for recreational activities, drawing enthusiasts to its surface area of 200 acres and drainage area of 35 square miles.
Despite its age, Moyle remains in fair condition with a low hazard potential, as assessed in May 2020. Regular inspections have been conducted, with the last one dated back to August 2011. The dam has a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 90 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and stability of the structure. While the risk assessment indicates a very high level of risk (1), there are no specific risk management measures mentioned in the data. Overall, Moyle serves as a vital resource for water enthusiasts in the area and continues to be a focal point for recreation and enjoyment along the South Fork Jump River.
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 Moyle -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls | 226 cfs | → |
| Bear River Near Manitowish Waters | 99 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River @ Rainbow Lake Nr Lake Tomahawk | 967 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Merrill | 190 cfs | → |
| Trout River At Trout Lake Near Boulder Junction | 30 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Merrill | 3,620 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Moyle.
Boat launches
- Worchester Lake -- Landing
- Cranberry Lake -- Access
- Elk Lake/Duroy Lake -- Lionite Park Access
- Big Dardis Lake -- Landing
- Wilson Flowage -- Access
- Wilson Lake -- Landing
Campgrounds
- Pioneer Park & Campground
- Pioneer Park And Campground
- Solberg Lake County Park Campground
- Sailor Lake Recreation Area
- Sailor Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Lakeview Park Campground
Track Moyle in the Snoflo app
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About Moyle
Where does the data for Moyle 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.