Huey Duck Lake Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Huey Duck Lake in Sauk, Wisconsin, is a man-made reservoir designed by the USDA NRCS in 1974 primarily for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.


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Summary

This earth dam structure stands at 11 feet high, with a hydraulic height of 5 feet and a length of 825 feet. The lake has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres, drawing water from TR Dell Creek.

Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Huey Duck Lake is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a low hazard potential, with a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2019. Despite its low hazard potential, the risk assessment categorizes the lake as having a very high risk, indicating the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to mitigate any potential risks.

Located in a picturesque setting with a risk management plan in place, Huey Duck Lake offers a valuable water resource for the community while serving multiple purposes. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find this scenic lake an intriguing subject for further exploration and study.

Year Completed

1974

Dam Length

825

Dam Height

11

River Or Stream

TR DELL CREEK

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

5

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

87

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.