Honey Lake dam
Honey Lake
Honey Lake, also known as Sugar Creek, is a gravity dam located in Walworth, Wisconsin. Owned by the local government, this dam was completed in 1952 and primarily serves the purpose of recreation. With a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, Honey Lake covers an area of 44 acres and has a drainage area of 70 square miles.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Honey Lake has a low hazard potential and is currently in satisfactory condition. The dam's spillway is of a controlled type, and it can discharge up to 3200 cubic feet per second. Despite the very high risk assessment rating, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and undergoes regular inspections to ensure public safety.
Located in the city of Burlington, Honey Lake provides a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and water resource aficionados alike. With its historical significance and recreational value, this dam on Sugar Creek offers a tranquil escape for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area while also serving as an important water resource for the local community.
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 Honey Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fox River Near New Munster | 500 cfs | → |
| Mukwonago River At Mukwonago | 44 cfs | → |
| White River At Center Street At Lake Geneva | 0 cfs | → |
| Jackson Creek At Mound Road Near Elkhorn | 5 cfs | → |
| Root River Canal Near Franklin | 11 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 114 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Honey Lake.
Boat launches
- Echo Lake -- Access Off Sth 36 Burlington
- Fox River -- Access Nr End Of Congress St Burlington
- Rockland Lake -- Access At E Side Of Lake
- Browns Lake -- Access Nr Durand Ave
- Hillburn Millpond -- Access
- Bohners Lake -- Access At N Side Of Lake Nr Lagoon Dr
Campgrounds
- Phantom Ranch Bible Camp
- Mukwonago County Park Campground
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Lake Geneva Youth Camp
- Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Honey Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Honey Lake
Where does the data for Honey 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 Honey Lake.