Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project dam
Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project
The Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project, also known as Structure No. 6, is a local government-owned flood risk reduction structure located in Crawford, Wisconsin. Built in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and stretches 500 feet in length along the TR-NEDERLO Creek. With a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 1190 cubic feet per second, it plays a crucial role in managing water flow and debris control in the area.
Regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project is considered to have a significant hazard potential with a very high risk assessment rating. However, its condition assessment as of September 2017 was reported as satisfactory. The structure is inspected every three years to ensure its safety and effectiveness in mitigating flood risks for the surrounding community. With its controlled spillway and state-of-the-art design, the Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project remains a vital asset in protecting the area from potential water-related disasters.
This project, supervised by the St. Paul District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, exemplifies the collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies in managing water resources and climate-related risks. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, structures like the Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project are essential for safeguarding communities and natural habitats against the threats of flooding and debris flow. Its strategic location and design demonstrate the commitment to sustainable water resource management and environmental resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo River At Steuben | 623 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo River At La Farge | 227 cfs | → |
| Yellow River At Ion | 198 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River At Muscoda | 10,400 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Mcgregor | 21,700 cfs | → |
| Bloody Run Creek Near Marquette | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project.
Boat launches
- Winneshiek Lake - Mississippi River -- Cold Springs Landing
- Mississippi River -- Ferryville Landing
- Mississippi River -- Lynxville Landing
- Sidie Hollow Lake -- Access
- Mississippi River -- Winneshiek Slough Landing
- Mississippi River -- Big Slough Landing
Campgrounds
- Robb City Park Campground
- Robb City Park
- Beauford T. Anderson Park
- Anderson Campground - Soldiers Grove
- Sugar Ceek Park Campground
- Sugar Creek City Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- The Big Green River To The River's Mouth At The Mississippi River
- Western Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument To Boundary Of Effigy Mounds National Monument
- The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek To Lane's Bridge
- Lone Rock To The Confluence Of The Green And Wisconsin Rivers
- The Town Of Bluffton To The "Lower" Dam, Near The Confluence Of Coon Creek
More reservoirs
Track Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project in the Snoflo app
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About Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project
Where does the data for Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project 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 Significant 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 Blackhawk-Kickapoo Project.