Kettle Moraine Estates Corp dam
Kettle Moraine Estates Corp
Kettle Moraine Estates Corp is a private water resource located in Walworth, Wisconsin, with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam, completed in 1976, is an earth-type structure standing at 16 feet tall and spanning 500 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 2 square miles, the dam regulates the flow of the TR-Lulu Lake and Mukwonago River.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam at Kettle Moraine Estates Corp poses a very high risk due to its location and potential impact in case of failure. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in 2012, and regular inspections are conducted to ensure its structural integrity. With a controlled spillway and a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area while offering recreational opportunities for visitors.
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 Kettle Moraine Estates Corp -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mukwonago River At Mukwonago | 45 cfs | → |
| Bark River Near Rome | 116 cfs | → |
| Jackson Creek At Mound Road Near Elkhorn | 4 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Waukesha | 98 cfs | → |
| White River At Center Street At Lake Geneva | 0 cfs | → |
| Bark River At Nagawicka Road At Delafield | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kettle Moraine Estates Corp.
Boat launches
- Eagle Spring Lake (And Lulu Lake) -- Boat Landing
- Booth Lake - Boat Launch
- Pleasant Lake Public Access
- Beulah Lake -- Access At South End Of Lake
- Lower Spring Lake - Shore Access Off Of Hwy 59
- Blue Spring Lake -- Access Nr Blue Spring Lk Rd And South Shore
Campgrounds
- Kmsf-Su Shelter 2
- Mukwonago County Park Campground
- Kmsf-Su Shelter 3
- Phantom Ranch Bible Camp
- Ottawa Lake Campground
- Pinewoods Campground
Fishing spots
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About Kettle Moraine Estates Corp
Where does the data for Kettle Moraine Estates Corp 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
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