Fedler dam
Fedler
Fedler, a privately owned dam located in Adams, Wisconsin, serves as a recreational spot along the TR White Creek. Built in 1979, this gravity dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet. With a surface area of 95 acres and a drainage area of 3 square miles, Fedler provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various water activities.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Fedler is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The dam's controlled spillway type and moderate discharges ensure adequate safety measures are in place to mitigate potential risks. Additionally, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and risk assessment indicate a high level of preparedness and management in the event of an emergency.
With its stunning location and emphasis on recreation, Fedler stands as a testament to the harmonious coexistence between water resource management and climate enthusiasts. Its role in providing a safe and enjoyable environment for outdoor activities underscores the importance of maintaining and regulating water infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability.
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 Fedler -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Necedah | 253 cfs | → |
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 326 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 130 cfs | → |
| Baraboo River Near Baraboo | 385 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 57 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fedler.
Boat launches
- Easton Lake -- Easton Pond Access
- Castle Rock Lake --Castle Rock Park (Adams Co.)
- Wisconsin River -- Access At Town Of Quincy Nr 19th Dr
- Klein Creek/Castle Rock Flowage -- Access
- Castle Rock Lake -- County Park Access (Juneau Co)
- State Highway 82 3278, Town Of Springville
Campgrounds
- Castle Rock County Park
- Adams County Castle Rock
- Castle Rock Park Campground
- Winnebago
- Comanchee
- Roche A Cri State Park Campground
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 Fedler in the Snoflo app
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About Fedler
Where does the data for Fedler 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 Fedler.