Drumm Farm Weir Dam dam
Drumm Farm Weir Dam
Located in Joliet, Illinois, the Drumm Farm Weir Dam stands as a testament to flood risk reduction efforts along the Caton Farm Tributary. Designed by CBBEL, this private dam boasts an earth structure with a buttress core, standing at a height of 7 feet and stretching 298 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 8.92 acres, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Drumm Farm Weir Dam is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. While classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam is rated as a moderate risk (3) due to its location and function. The surrounding community can rest assured knowing that this essential infrastructure is actively monitored and maintained to protect against potential flooding events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Drumm Farm Weir Dam serves as a prime example of innovative engineering in flood risk reduction. With its strategic location and design, this dam not only safeguards the local area from potential inundation but also contributes to the overall resilience of the watershed. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water management, structures like the Drumm Farm Weir Dam play a vital role in adapting to and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather 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 Drumm Farm Weir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Du Page River At Shorewood | 277 cfs | → |
| Hickory Creek At Joliet | 50 cfs | → |
| Spring Brook At 87th Street Near Naperville | 4 cfs | → |
| West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville | 38 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Montgomery | 803 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Yorkville | 36 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Drumm Farm Weir Dam.
Boat launches
- West Shepley Road Channahon
- Channahon Road Joliet
- Dupage River Trail Naperville
- Sundown Lane 7277, Kendall County
- Dupage River Trail Bolingbrook
- Cottage Road Will County
Campgrounds
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
- Tony's Cabin
Fishing spots
Track Drumm Farm Weir Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Drumm Farm Weir Dam
Where does the data for Drumm Farm Weir 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 Drumm Farm Weir Dam.