Hickory Lake dam
Hickory Lake
Hickory Lake, also known as Dremel, is a privately owned reservoir located in Racine, Wisconsin. This earth dam structure stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet. The lake covers a surface area of 10.4 acres and has a drainage area of 0.7 square miles, providing essential water resources for the region.
Managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Hickory Lake is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. Despite its fair condition assessment, the dam poses a significant hazard potential, indicating the need for ongoing risk assessment and management measures. With a very high risk rating, stakeholders and emergency responders must be prepared to address any potential issues that may arise.
As a vital water resource within the region, Hickory Lake plays a crucial role in water supply, flood control, and wildlife habitat. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts can appreciate the intricate details of this dam structure, its operational parameters, and the importance of maintaining its integrity for the community's safety and environmental sustainability.
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 Hickory Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Root River Canal Near Franklin | 11 cfs | → |
| Root River Near Franklin | 19 cfs | → |
| Root River At Racine | 54 cfs | → |
| Pike River Near Racine | 8 cfs | → |
| Root River At Grange Avenue At Greenfield | 2 cfs | → |
| Fox River Near New Munster | 514 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hickory Lake.
Boat launches
- Eagle Lake -- Access At Eagle Lake Park Rd
- Eagle Lake -- Access At Eagle Rd
- Seminole Drive Town Of Dover
- Wind Lake -- Access Off Wind Lake Rd
- Waubeesee Lake -- Access Off Long Lake Rd
- Long Lake -- Kec-Nong-Ga-Mong Lake -- N End
Campgrounds
- Phantom Ranch Bible Camp
- Camp Ammon
- Mukwonago County Park Campground
- Mud Lake West
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
Fishing spots
More reservoirs
Track Hickory Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Hickory Lake
Where does the data for Hickory Lake 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 Hickory Lake.