Lake Camelot dam
Lake Camelot
Lake Camelot, also known as Fourteenmile Creek, is a captivating water resource nestled in Adams, Wisconsin. Managed by the local government, this picturesque lake serves primarily as a recreational hotspot for enthusiasts and visitors alike. With a dam height of 29 feet and a hydraulic height of 19 feet, the Earth-type dam completed in 1969 boasts a storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet and a surface area of 445 acres.
The dam, with a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, underwent modification in 1992 to enhance its structural integrity. Despite its age, Lake Camelot continues to attract outdoor enthusiasts thanks to its scenic beauty and abundant recreational opportunities. With a drainage area of 70 square miles and a maximum discharge of 3,685 cubic feet per second, this beloved water body remains a vital resource for the community.
While the dam's emergency action plan has not been updated since 2003, the risk assessment for Lake Camelot is deemed moderate. As water resource and climate enthusiasts flock to this idyllic location, it is essential to ensure the continued safety and preservation of Lake Camelot for future generations to enjoy.
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 Camelot -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 126 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids | 3,370 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Babcock | 51 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 240 cfs | → |
| Lemonweir River At New Lisbon | 309 cfs | → |
| Tomorrow River Near Nelsonville | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Camelot.
Boat launches
- Lake Camelot Boat Landing
- Alpine Drive 817, Town Of Rome
- Lake Sherwood -- Access - Near State Hwy 13
- Lake Arrowhead -- Access Nr 15th Ave And Council Hill Trl
- Petenwell Lake -- Access - Devil's Elbow
- Petenwell Lake / Wisconsin River -- Access Off County Hwy Z
Campgrounds
- Pineland Camping
- Juneau County Wilderness Park Campground
- Petenwell County Park Main Campground
- Petenwell County Park Annex Campground
- Roche A Cri State Park Campground
- Vista Royalle Campground
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Track Lake Camelot 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 Camelot
Where does the data for Lake Camelot 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 Camelot.