Pickerel Lake
Key Takeaway
Pickerel Lake is classified as low hazard in Wisconsin. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 17.3% in WI) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 517 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 220 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 208 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | WI00712 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
TOWN OF TOWNSEND
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake is owned by TOWN OF TOWNSEND (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pickerel Lake built?
Pickerel Lake was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?
Pickerel Lake has a dam height of 10 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 Pickerel Lake last inspected?
Pickerel Lake was last inspected on August 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.