Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek Dam
Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek
Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek is a state-owned dam located in Burnett, Wisconsin, completed in 1973 for purposes other than flood control or water storage. This Earth-type dam stands at 7 feet high and spans 1900 feet, with a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. The dam is primarily regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WIDNR) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement procedures to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.
Situated on Whiskey Creek, this low-hazard dam serves as a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to a surface area of 140 acres and a normal storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. While the dam's condition assessment is currently labeled as "Not Rated," it meets state permitting and inspection requirements, with an inspection frequency of 10 years. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area and is integral to the overall ecosystem of Crex Meadows.
With its strategic location and operational significance, Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek dam provides essential water management functions in the region. As a state-regulated structure, it ensures the protection of downstream areas while also supporting wildlife habitats and recreational activities in the surrounding area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize and appreciate the role that dams like Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek play in maintaining the balance and sustainability of our natural environment.
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 Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snake River Near Pine City | 386 cfs | → |
| Kettle River Below Sandstone | 138 cfs | → |
| St. Croix River Near Danbury | 700 cfs | → |
| St. Croix River At St. Croix Falls | 1,870 cfs | → |
| Rum River Near St. Francis | 318 cfs | → |
| Willow River @ Willow R State Park Nr Burkhardt | 130 cfs | → |
About Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek
Where does the data for Crex Meadows Whiskey Creek 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 below 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.
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.