Anets Woods West Basin Dam dam
Anets Woods West Basin Dam
Anets Woods West Basin Dam, located in Glenview, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the specific height and volume of the dam are not provided in the data, its primary purpose is to mitigate potential flood hazards in the area.
The dam is classified as an Earth type structure with a Buttress core design. It features an uncontrolled spillway and is associated with no locks or outlet gates. The hazard potential of the dam is considered significant, and a moderate risk assessment has been assigned to it. The last recorded inspection of the dam took place in April 2017, with a designated inspection frequency of every 3 years. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam's Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are also unspecified.
The Anets Woods West Basin Dam serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood control in Cook County, Illinois. Its location and purpose highlight the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the region. Enthusiasts interested in water resources and climate adaptation can appreciate the significance of this dam in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential inundation events.
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 Anets Woods West Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wf Of Nb Chicago River At Northbrook Il | 6 cfs | → |
| North Branch Chicago River At Deerfield | 5 cfs | → |
| Skokie River Near Highland Park | 2 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River Near Des Plaines | 339 cfs | → |
| Mc Donald Creek Near Mount Prospect | 1 cfs | → |
| Weller Creek At Des Plaines | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anets Woods West Basin Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- North Branch Red Paved Trail Northfield
- Beck Lake Boat Launch
- Central Avenue Highland Park
- Lower South Beach Parking Area Lake Forest
- Des Plaines River Trail Mettawa
- Canoe/Kayak Ramp Vernon Hills
⛺ Campgrounds
- Camp Reinberg
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Mud Lake West
🎣 Fishing spots
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About Anets Woods West Basin Dam
Where does the data for Anets Woods West Basin Dam 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 Anets Woods West Basin Dam.