Honey Lake

SUGAR CREEK· Walworth, Wisconsin· Built 1952· Gravity· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Honey Lake is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 30.4% in WI)
Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage330 acre-ft
Normal Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area70 sq mi
Max Discharge3,200 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDWI00323

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 13, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: WIDNR

Ownership

Honey Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Honey Lake?

Honey Lake is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Honey Lake?

Honey Lake is owned by Honey Lake Protection & Rehabilitation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Honey Lake built?

Honey Lake was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Honey Lake?

Honey Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Honey Lake?

Honey Lake has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Honey Lake last inspected?

Honey Lake was last inspected on March 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.