Lake Shangri La dam
Lake Shangri La
Lake Shangri La, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is a picturesque reservoir with a primary purpose of recreation. Built in 1927, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet. The dam spans 200 feet in length and covers a surface area of 172 acres, making it a popular spot for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Lake Shangri La is regulated and inspected by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to ensure public safety. With a moderate risk rating, emergency preparedness measures are in place, although specific details on emergency action plans and risk management measures are not provided in the data. The outlet of Lake Shangri La feeds into a river or stream, contributing to the local water ecosystem and providing a vital resource for the surrounding area.
Overall, Lake Shangri La serves as a vital water resource for the community, offering a scenic backdrop for recreational activities while being subject to regulatory oversight to maintain its structural integrity and ensure public safety. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the preservation and management of dams like Lake Shangri La will be crucial in sustaining a healthy environment for future generations of water and climate enthusiasts.
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 Lake Shangri La -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Des Plaines River At Russell | 9 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Old Mill Creek | 19 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 150 cfs | → |
| Fox River Near New Munster | 483 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River Near Gurnee | 112 cfs | → |
| Pike River Near Racine | 11 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Shangri La.
Boat launches
- Benet Lake Boat Launch
- George Lake Boat Launch
- Hooker Lake Boat Launch
- Camp Lake -- Access Off 113th St
- Hooker Lake -- Access At N Side Of Lake Nr 78th
- Center Lake -- Access At 95th St
Campgrounds
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- Mud Lake West
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Lake Geneva Youth Camp
Fishing spots
Track Lake Shangri La 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 Lake Shangri La
Where does the data for Lake Shangri La 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 Lake Shangri La.