Brillion Ryan Street dam
Brillion Ryan Street
Brillion Ryan Street is a critical flood risk reduction structure located in Calumet, Wisconsin. Completed in 1997, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to mitigate flooding in the area, specifically along the tributary to Spring Creek. The dam is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a condition assessment of fair, Brillion Ryan Street is a key component in managing the flood risk in the region. Emergency action plans are in place to address any potential threats, although the last revision was in 2011. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation during periods of heavy rainfall. Additionally, the structure is not associated with the US Army Corps of Engineers.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, monitoring the condition and effectiveness of Brillion Ryan Street is essential to understanding the resilience of the local flood control infrastructure. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this earth dam serves as a vital barrier against floodwaters, safeguarding the residents of Brillion and the surrounding area from the impacts of extreme weather events.
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 Brillion Ryan Street -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East River At Ct Highway Zz Near Greenleaf | 8 cfs | → |
| Manitowoc River At Manitowoc | 239 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Appleton | 8,310 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Oil Tank Depot At Green Bay | 3,570 cfs | → |
| Duck Creek Near Howard | 27 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Oshkosh | 5,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Brillion Ryan Street.
Boat launches
- Round Lake -- Access At Ne Part Of Lake Nr Round Lake Rd
- Long Lake -- Access Nr Long Lake Rd
- Becker Lake -- Access
- Bull Head Lake -- Access At End Of Bullhead Lake Ln
- Collins Marsh / Mud Creek Carry-In
- Fox River -- Wrightstown Launch
Track Brillion Ryan Street 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 Brillion Ryan Street
Where does the data for Brillion Ryan Street 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 High 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 Brillion Ryan Street.