Whiting Mill Dam dam
Whiting Mill Dam
Whiting Mill Dam, located in Plover, Wisconsin, is a gravity dam completed in 1925 for hydroelectric and water supply purposes. Designed by Orbison & Orbison, the dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 22 feet, with a storage capacity of 1,240 acre-feet. The dam spans 1,761 feet and has a spillway width of 400 feet, with a maximum discharge capacity of 106,500 cubic feet per second.
The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and is not state-regulated. It has a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in November 2019. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, and it has not been inspected since July 2017.
Whiting Mill Dam plays a crucial role in harnessing hydroelectric power and providing water supply in the region. With its historical significance and structural integrity, the dam continues to be a key asset in managing water resources and contributing to the local economy and environment. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel and the impact of Whiting Mill Dam on the surrounding landscape.
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 Whiting Mill Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville | 37 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 119 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Rothschild | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 49 cfs | → |
| Eau Claire River At Kelly | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Whiting Mill Dam .
Boat launches
- Plover River -- Access
- Wisconsin River -- Blue Heron Landing
- Mcdill Pond -- Access At The End Of Heffron St
- Wisconsin River -- Access At Park Dr Plover
- Wisconsin River -- Access At Stevens Point - Franklin And Forest
- Jordan Pond -- Access
Track Whiting Mill Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Whiting Mill Dam
Where does the data for Whiting Mill Dam 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 Whiting Mill Dam .