Rosemeyer dam
Rosemeyer
Rosemeyer, also known as Rosemeyer Wildlife Pond, is a private water resource located in Taylor, Wisconsin. This earth dam structure, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1973, stands at a height of 18.4 feet with a hydraulic height of 11 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, Rosemeyer serves a vital role in managing water resources in the area.
Situated on the tributary of Otter Creek, Rosemeyer boasts a controlled spillway type with a width of 49 feet. It covers a surface area of 19 acres and has a drainage area of 1 square mile. Despite its fair condition assessment and low hazard potential, Rosemeyer poses a very high risk according to the risk assessment conducted, with a risk level of 1. The dam structure is regularly inspected and regulated by the WIDNR to ensure its safety and effectiveness in water management.
In addition to its practical functions, Rosemeyer serves as a valuable habitat for wildlife in the area, enhancing biodiversity and ecological resilience. As a significant component of the water resource infrastructure in Wisconsin, Rosemeyer represents a harmonious balance between human needs and environmental conservation, making it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Rosemeyer -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Jump River At Sheldon | 184 cfs | → |
| Flambeau River Near Bruce | 1,720 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 3,340 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River Near Bruce | 957 cfs | → |
| Black River At Neillsville | 202 cfs | → |
| Red Cedar River Near Colfax | 725 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rosemeyer.
Boat launches
- Otter Lake -- Access At 365th St
- Otter Lake -- Access At Near 165th Ave
- Otter Lake -- Access At West Side Of Lake End Of Road Off 170th Ave
- Yellow River -- Access At Cth S North
- Diamond Lake -- Access
- Pike Lake -- Access
Campgrounds
- Otter Lake Campground
- Chippewa Campground Loop
- Chippewa Recreation Area
- Kathryn Lake
- Brunet Island State Park Campground
- Mead Lake Park
More reservoirs
Track Rosemeyer in the Snoflo app
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About Rosemeyer
Where does the data for Rosemeyer 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 Rosemeyer.