Kert Creek 2 dam
Kert Creek 2
Located in Wood, Wisconsin, Kert Creek 2 is a gravity dam built in 1936 primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 10 feet and a hydraulic height of 5 feet, this structure spans 56 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Kert Creek Dich No. 2, is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its fair condition and low hazard potential.
Despite its age, Kert Creek 2 continues to provide essential recreational opportunities for the local community, offering a surface area of 16 acres for various water activities. With a maximum discharge capacity of 1153 cubic feet per second and a controlled spillway type, the dam is equipped to handle potential flood events. Although the risk assessment categorizes it as having very high risk, the structure's management measures and adherence to regulatory guidelines help mitigate any potential hazards, making it a vital asset for water resource management in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Kert Creek 2 becomes increasingly crucial. With proper oversight and management practices in place, this dam serves as a valuable tool for both water management and recreational enjoyment, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate resilience in the region.
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 Kert Creek 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow River At Babcock | 49 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Wisconsin Rapids | 4,570 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Necedah | 236 cfs | → |
| Tenmile Creek Near Nekoosa | 119 cfs | → |
| Black River At Neillsville | 196 cfs | → |
| Black River Ds St Hwy 54 @ Black River Falls | 652 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kert Creek 2.
Boat launches
- Lake Dexter -- Access On Sw Side Of Lake
- Lake Dexter -- Access Off State Hwy 80
- Potter Flowage -- Access
- Plank Hill Ramp
- Petenwell Lake - Wilderness Park Access
- Petenwell Lake - 20th Drive Access - Wisconsin River Power Company (Wrpco)
Track Kert Creek 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Kert Creek 2
Where does the data for Kert Creek 2 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 Kert Creek 2.