Clark County No. 10 dam
Clark County No. 10
Clark County No. 10, also known as Abbot Ranch Flowage, is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Wisconsin. Completed in 1967, this dam serves a primary purpose of "Other" and has a normal storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a structural height of 10 feet, with a length of 2600 feet. Its associated drainage area covers 3 square miles, and the maximum discharge rate is recorded at 580 cubic feet per second.
This dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The last inspection in October 2017 rated the dam's condition as "Fair" with a low hazard potential. Despite its relatively low hazard potential, a risk assessment has classified the dam's risk level as "Very High (1)", indicating the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and stability. With its strategic location along Hay Creek and Creek 14-12, Clark County No. 10 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Clark County No. 10 to be an intriguing infrastructure project that highlights the intersection of human engineering and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local government's water management system, this dam showcases the delicate balance between harnessing water resources for human use and protecting the surrounding ecosystem. With its historical significance and ongoing regulatory oversight, Clark County No. 10 serves as a valuable case study for understanding the complexities of managing water resources in a dynamic and ever-changing climate.
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 Clark County No. 10 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Black River At Neillsville | 196 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 652 cfs | → |
| Chippewa River At Chippewa Falls | 3,370 cfs | → |
| Big Eau Pleine River At Stratford | 25 cfs | → |
| Trempealeau River At Arcadia | 555 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Clark County No. 10.
Track Clark County No. 10 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 Clark County No. 10
Where does the data for Clark County No. 10 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 Clark County No. 10.