Jackson Creek,

Memorial Park Dam (PnP)

Downstream from the dam

Downstream from the dam
Photo by Rob Smage

Gauge Information

River Description

Jackson Creek flows into Delavan Lake on the east, and serves as the outlet for it to the west. Flow to the lower part of the creek is regulated by a dam at the Delavan Lake outlet. At present, there is a gauge for this, though there is a note that it is planned for abandonment if additional co-funding is not found. Pity, as I have just recently become aware of the possibility of some play at this site.

Park by the skateboard ramps in Memorial Park and carry past them toward a building behind them, and you'll see a small dam on the creek. A cement apron slopes away from the dam into a short, reasonably deep pool. At moderate flows, a surfable wave should form here. Rough cement slabs line the shore, but the pool itself is clear. Just downstream, another ledge trips the flow (and presently has caught a huge tree, confusing matters for anyone trying to boat this). Rocky rubble shoals lead maybe another 20-30 yards until things smooth out. Not far downstream, Jackson creek merges into Turtle Creek.