Scott Creek Dam dam
Scott Creek Dam
Scott Creek Dam, located in Oneida, Wisconsin, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the USDA Forest Service. Built in 1973, this Earth-type dam serves as a fish and wildlife pond along Scott Creek, offering a storage capacity of 2,103 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 70 acres. With a height of 10 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources and supporting local ecosystems.
Despite its low hazard potential, Scott Creek Dam has a moderate risk rating due to its uncontrolled spillway type and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,232 cubic feet per second. The dam is regularly inspected by the Forest Service, with the last assessment conducted in July 2019. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, efforts are being made to ensure its safety and functionality in the face of potential climate-related challenges.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Scott Creek Dam represents a significant infrastructure project that balances the needs of wildlife conservation with the management of water resources in the region. As climate change continues to impact the area, ongoing risk assessments and management measures will be crucial in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of this important dam for the future.
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 Scott Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge Ck-Muskellunge L Otl-Nr Eagle River | 2 cfs | → |
| Muskellunge Creek Near St. Germain | 9 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River @ Rainbow Lake Nr Lake Tomahawk | 667 cfs | → |
| Popple River Near Fence | 129 cfs | → |
| Iron River At County Hwy-424 At Caspian | 106 cfs | → |
| Allequash Creek Site 3 Near Boulder Junction | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Scott Creek Dam.
Boat launches
- Margaret Lake -- Access
- Hiles Mill Pond -- Access
- Medicine Lake -- Access At W Side Of Lake Nr Hwy X
- Pine Lake -- Access At Adjacent To Us Forest Svc Campground
- Big Fork Lake -- Access At Ne Side Lake Fourmile Creek Rd
- Townline Lake -- Access Nr Maple Lake Dam Rd
Campgrounds
- Laurel Lake Recreation Area
- Laurel Lake
- Pine Lake Recreation Area Campground
- Seven Mile Lake Campground
- Luna - White Deer Lake Recreation Area
- Luna White Deer Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Main Branch--Headwaters To Forest Road 2174
- North Branch (Sections 19/30 Line) To Unnamed Creek In Sec 4, T37n, R13e
- North Branch--Origin In Sec 10, T38n, R13e To 1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55
- Unnamed Creek To Forest Boundary In Sec 14, T37n, R13e
- 1/4 Mile West Of Highway 55 To Confluence With Main Branch
- Main Branch--Origin In Sec 23, T38n, R13e To Forest Road 2167
Track Scott Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Scott Creek Dam
Where does the data for Scott Creek Dam 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 Scott Creek Dam.