Lynch Creek No 5 dam
Lynch Creek No 5
Lynch Creek No 5 is a federal-owned structure located in Sawyer, Wisconsin, specifically designed for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes. Completed in 2006 by the USDA Forest Service, this Earth-type dam stands at 15 feet tall with a length of 210 feet and a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on Lynch Creek, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, with a spillway width of 6 feet and a maximum discharge of 60 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment, Lynch Creek No 5 has not been rated for its condition assessment. The last inspection in July 2012 highlighted the structure's need for regular monitoring due to its location in an environmentally sensitive area. The dam's emergency action plan and risk management measures are currently not available, underscoring the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of this water resource management infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lynch Creek No 5 presents an intriguing case study of how federal agencies like the USDA Forest Service play a vital role in balancing conservation efforts with the need for sustainable water management practices in sensitive ecosystems.
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 Lynch Creek No 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Namekagon River At Leonards | 138 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Bishops Bridge Near Winter | 601 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Mellen | 101 cfs | → |
| White River Near Ashland | 245 cfs | → |
| North Fish Creek Near Moquah | 55 cfs | → |
| Bad River Near Odanah | 390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lynch Creek No 5.
Boat launches
- Teal River - Larson Road Boat Landing
- Ghost Lake -- Forest Service Boat Access
- Lost Land Lake -- Public Access
- Namekagon Lake -- County Highway D Access
- Teal River Flowage -- Access At Se End Of Lake
- South Garden Avenue 25299, Town Of Namakagon
Campgrounds
- Namekagon
- Namekagon Lake Recreation Area
- Namekagon Lake Recreation Area Campgrounds
- Moose Lake Recreation Area
- Moose Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Day Lake Recreation Area Campground
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 162 Crossing To Bridge On Blaisdell Lake
- East Forest Boundary To Forest Road 162 Crossing
- Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
- Forest Road 148 To Forest Road 149
- Forest Road 144 To Forest Road 148
- Footbridge To Forest Road 144
More reservoirs
Track Lynch Creek No 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Lynch Creek No 5
Where does the data for Lynch Creek No 5 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 Lynch Creek No 5.