Gobracht dam
Gobracht
Gobracht, John is a privately owned earth dam located in Lafayette, Wisconsin, along the TR-PLATTE MOUNDS BRANCH river or stream. This structure, designed by USDA NRCS and completed in 1971, serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond management. With a dam height of 26 feet and a length of 340 feet, Gobracht, John has a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 115 cubic feet per second.
Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, Gobracht, John is regulated and inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," and its risk assessment is moderate. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and a normal storage capacity of 8 acre-feet, this structure plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area. Although last inspected in 2007, the structure is subject to regular inspections every 10 years.
Located in a picturesque rural setting, Gobracht, John presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its unique design and multi-purpose functionality, this earth dam serves as a vital component in the local ecosystem. As efforts continue to manage and maintain this structure, its significance in both water conservation and environmental protection remains paramount.
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 Gobracht -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Platte River Near Rockville | 182 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Darlington | 191 cfs | → |
| Grant River At Burton | 241 cfs | → |
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 21 cfs | → |
| East Br Pecatonica River Near Blanchardville | 153 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Muscoda | 8,530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gobracht.
Boat launches
- Lake Joy -- Campground Boat Launch
- Town Of Mineral Point
- Pecatonica River -- Access At Cth G
- Pecatonica River -- Darlington - Black Bridge Park Boat Access
- Pecatonica River -- Darlington - Collins Park Boat Access (Carry In)
- Pecatonica River -- Darlington -- Piggly Wiggly Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Moundview Park
- Moundsview Park
- Pecatonica River Trails Park Campground
- Blackhawk Lake Rec Area - Highland
- Grant River Campground
- Jerome Kohout Private Property Camping
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
- Honey Creek (County Road Y On The Southern Bank) To The State Route 130 Highway Bridge Crossing At Lone Rock
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
More reservoirs
Track Gobracht in the Snoflo app
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About Gobracht
Where does the data for Gobracht 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 Gobracht.