Kalepp No.3 dam
Kalepp No.3
Kalepp No.3 is a privately owned earth dam located in Price County, Wisconsin, along the TR TO HULTMAN LAKE stream. Built in 1955, this dam stands at 16 feet tall and has a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential upgrades to ensure its structural integrity.
With a drainage area of 0.1 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 30 cubic feet per second, Kalepp No.3 poses a very high risk in the event of failure. The dam's spillway type is controlled, and it has an inspection frequency of 10 years, with the last assessment conducted in August 2020. The risk assessment for this dam highlights the urgent need for risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
As an essential part of the water resource infrastructure in the region, Kalepp No.3 serves a primary purpose designated as 'Other,' with a specific use not specified. However, its significance lies in its contribution to water management and regulation in the area. With state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, this dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and protecting against flooding events in Price County.
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 Kalepp No.3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit River At Spirit Falls | 226 cfs | → |
| Prairie River Near Merrill | 190 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Merrill | 3,620 cfs | → |
| Rib River At Rib Falls | 713 cfs | → |
| Jump River At Sheldon | 1,270 cfs | → |
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 170 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kalepp No.3.
Boat launches
- South Harper Lake -- Ramp
- Spirit Lake -- Access Nr State Hwy 102
- State Highway 102 854, Rib Lake
- Wellington Lake -- Ramp
- Chelsea Lake -- Access
- Shearer Lake -- Ramp
Campgrounds
- Pioneer Park & Campground
- Pioneer Park And Campground
- Lakeview Park Campground
- Eastwood Campground
- Eastwood Recreation Area Campground
- Spearhead Point Campground
Paddle runs
- Forest Road 144 To Forest Road 148
- Forest Road 148 To Forest Road 149
- Headwaters To Footbridge
- Footbridge To Forest Road 144
- Forest Road 149 To West Forest Boundary
- East Forest Boundary To Forest Road 162 Crossing
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Track Kalepp No.3 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kalepp No.3
Where does the data for Kalepp No.3 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 Kalepp No.3.