Carevic dam
Carevic
Carevic, located in Columbia, Wisconsin, is a privately owned dam regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This concrete structure, standing at a height of 9.8 feet with a hydraulic height of 8.8 feet, serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along a tributary to Duck Creek. With a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres, Carevic plays a crucial role in managing water resources and supporting local biodiversity.
Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, Carevic has not been inspected since June 2011. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are also unclear. However, with a history of state regulation, permitting, and enforcement, there is a framework in place to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water management structure. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the role Carevic plays in supporting the ecosystem and managing water flow in the region.
As a focal point for fish and wildlife conservation, Carevic presents an opportunity for further research and advocacy in sustainable water resource management. Its location in a scenic natural setting, combined with its vital function in the local ecosystem, makes it a prime example of the intersection between infrastructure and environmental stewardship. By staying informed about the maintenance and regulation of structures like Carevic, enthusiasts can contribute to the preservation of water resources and climate resilience in their communities.
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 Carevic -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Baraboo River Near Baraboo | 385 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At Windsor | 26 cfs | → |
| Wisconsin River Near Wisconsin Dells | 9,040 cfs | → |
| Yahara River At State Hwy 113 At Madison | 78 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek Near Waunakee | 8 cfs | → |
| Beaver Dam River At Beaver Dam | 189 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carevic.
Boat launches
- Lake George -- Access
- Wyocena Lake -- Access
- Swan Lake -- Public Boat Access
- Spring Lake -- Access
- Long Lake -- Access At In The Town Of Caledonia
- Wisconsin River -- Town Of Caledonia - Access Off Dead End Town Rd
Campgrounds
- Indian Trails Campground
- Veterans Memorial Field - Portage
- Jamison Town Park
- Eastern Lodi Marsh Dca
- Devil’S Lake State Park Campgrounds
- Token Creek County Park
Track Carevic 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 Carevic
Where does the data for Carevic 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 Carevic.