Shot And Hook Club Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 7, 2025

Located in Oneida, Wisconsin, the Shot and Hook Club is a privately-owned recreational dam that was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and spans 255 feet, with a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR Little Somo river and serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 26 acres for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR), the Shot and Hook Club dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safe operation. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of May 2020, with a moderate risk level assigned. With a history of regular inspections and a designated emergency action plan, the dam is equipped to handle any potential risks and emergencies.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Shot and Hook Club presents an interesting case study of a recreational dam in a natural setting. With its unique location and purpose, this dam serves as a key infrastructure for outdoor activities while also highlighting the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.

Year Completed

1966

Dam Length

255

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TR LITTLE SOMO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

26

Hydraulic Height

11

Drainage Area

3

Nid Storage

135

Structural Height

11

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

11
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.