Elliot Golf Course Dam dam
Elliot Golf Course Dam
Located in Rockford, Illinois, the Elliot Golf Course Dam stands as a vital structure along the Tributary Kishwaukee River, serving as a recreational haven for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1970, this earth dam with a height of 11 feet and a length of 250 feet offers a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, providing essential water management for the region. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
Managed by the local government, the Elliot Golf Course Dam is a key component of the region's water infrastructure, offering opportunities for outdoor recreation while safeguarding against potential risks. With a spillway type of uncontrolled and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and maintaining water quality in the area. Although the condition assessment is not available, the dam's inspection frequency of 3 times a year reflects a commitment to ensuring its structural integrity and functionality.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the Elliot Golf Course Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices. With its strategic location and essential role in the local ecosystem, this earth dam serves as a beacon of resilience and adaptation in the face of evolving environmental challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Elliot Golf Course Dam is not just a structure but a symbol of stewardship and conservation in the heart of Winnebago County, Illinois.
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 Elliot Golf Course Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee River At Belvidere | 341 cfs | → |
| Kishwaukee River Near Perryville | 736 cfs | → |
| South Branch Kishwaukee River Nr Fairdale Il | 163 cfs | → |
| Rock River At Rockton | 6,990 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River Nr Shirland | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Rock River At Byron | 8,230 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elliot Golf Course Dam.
Boat launches
- Cherry Valley Path Cherry Valley
- Harlem Road Winnebago County
- Lakecrest Road Winnebago County
- Rock River Recreation Path Rockford
- Draft Machesney Park
- Freeport Road Rockton
Campgrounds
- Hononegah Forest Preserve Campground
- Rivers Edge Campground
- Sugar River Forest Preserve - Pine Tree
- Sugar River Forest Preserve - Riverfront
- Camp Lakota - A Boyscouts Of America Camp
- White Oak
Fishing spots
Track Elliot Golf Course Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Elliot Golf Course Dam
Where does the data for Elliot Golf Course 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 Elliot Golf Course Dam.