Kristine Lake dam
Kristine Lake
Kristine Lake, also known as Petersen Lake, is a privately owned fish and wildlife pond located in Saxeville, Wisconsin. Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), this gravity dam was completed in 1962 and serves as a recreational area for enthusiasts of water resources and climate. With a structural height of 13 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, Kristine Lake covers an area of 43 acres and has a drainage area of 1.6 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Kristine Lake poses a very high risk due to its location on Popple Creek. The controlled spillway, with a width of 23 feet, helps manage the dam's discharge of up to 146 cubic feet per second. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 10 years, with the last assessment conducted in May 2020. Though emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified, the lake is equipped with the necessary regulatory permits and enforcement mechanisms to ensure public safety and environmental protection.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts looking for a serene spot to observe fish and wildlife, Kristine Lake offers a picturesque setting in the Waushara County of Wisconsin. With its rich history dating back to the 1960s and a commitment to conservation and recreation, this gravity dam is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. So pack your gear and head to Kristine Lake for a memorable experience in the heart of nature.
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 Kristine Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Waupaca River Near Waupaca | 431 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Berlin | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Little Wolf River At Royalton | -999,999 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Princeton | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Wolf River At New London | 2,380 cfs | → |
| Puchyan River Ds N. Lawson Drive Nr Green Lake | 115 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kristine Lake.
Boat launches
- Kusel Lake -- Access
- Long Lake (Saxeville) -- Access At Long Lake Rd And 2nd St
- Wilson Lake -- Access
- Round Lake -- Access At S End Of Lake S Round Lake Rd
- Gilbert Lake -- Access
- Lake Napowan -- Access
Campgrounds
- Badger
- Napowan Adventure Base
- Hartman Creek State Park Campground
- Camp Onaway
- Vista Royalle Campground
- Lake Emily South Campground
More reservoirs
Track Kristine Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Kristine Lake
Where does the data for Kristine Lake 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 Kristine Lake.