Spring Lake Campground dam
Spring Lake Campground
Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Marathon, Wisconsin, the Spring Lake Campground offers a serene retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This private campground is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it meets strict standards for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The campground's primary purpose is recreation, with the picturesque Spring Lake serving as a stunning backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities.
The Earth dam at Spring Lake, completed in 1974, stands at a height of 27 feet and spans a length of 2420 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 174 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge of 8 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified as low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 revealed unsatisfactory results, prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures.
Visitors to Spring Lake Campground can enjoy 18 acres of surface area, perfect for fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the campground's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, the tranquil surroundings and recreational opportunities make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful getaway in the heart of Wisconsin's natural beauty.
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 Spring Lake Campground -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wild River At Gilead | 194 cfs | → |
| Little Androscoggin River Near South Paris | 149 cfs | → |
| Ellis River At South Andover | 318 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River Near Gorham | 2,930 cfs | → |
| Androscoggin River At Rumford | 5,730 cfs | → |
| Swift River Near Roxbury | 190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Lake Campground.
Boat launches
- Rowe Hill Road Woodstock
- Basin Brook Dam Boat Launch
- Norway Road Harrison
- Singepole Trail Paris
- Power House Road, Bridgton
- Pismo Beach Road 38, Oxford
Campgrounds
- Crocker Pond Campground
- Crocker Pond
- Bethel Outdoor Adventures And Campground
- Hastings Campground
- Hastings
- Hasting Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
More reservoirs
Track Spring Lake Campground in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Lake Campground
Where does the data for Spring Lake Campground 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 Spring Lake Campground.