Churchill Woods Dam dam
Churchill Woods Dam
Churchill Woods Dam, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a concrete structure primarily used for recreational purposes along the East Branch DuPage River. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 60 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 420 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and has an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 55 feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk. The last inspection was conducted in November 2011, with a frequency of inspection every 5 years. The dam's condition assessment is not available, but it is noted that emergency action plans and inundation maps are not currently prepared.
Overall, Churchill Woods Dam serves as an important recreational structure in the area, but its risk level and lack of recent assessments highlight the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and the preservation of the water resource in the East Branch DuPage River.
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 Churchill Woods Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Br Du Page River Near Downers Grove | 20 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Elmhurst | 72 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph Creek At U.S. Route 34 At Lisle | 0 cfs | → |
| W Branch Du Page River Nr West Chicago | 24 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Western Springs | 90 cfs | → |
| West Br Du Page River Near Warrenville | 54 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Churchill Woods Dam.
Boat launches
- East Higgins Road Elk Grove Township
- Fairbank Road Riverside
- Dupage River Trail Bolingbrook
- North River Lane Geneva
- Mcguire Parkway Lemont Township
- Fox River Trail Geneva
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
- Camp Reinberg
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
Fishing spots
Track Churchill Woods Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Churchill Woods Dam
Where does the data for Churchill Woods 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 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 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 Churchill Woods Dam.