Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam dam
Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam
Located in St. Clair County, Illinois, the Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam is a privately owned earth dam built in 1954 for recreational purposes. Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this dam on the tributary Mud Creek boasts a height of 27 feet and a length of 635 feet, providing a storage capacity of 256 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment, this dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, making it a crucial structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor.
The Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam offers a serene 14-acre surface area for recreational activities, while also serving as a vital water management infrastructure for the surrounding area. Despite its condition assessment not being available, the dam undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its safety and structural integrity. With a maximum discharge capacity of 728 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water regulation in the region.
Managed by the USDA NRCS and nestled within the lush landscapes of New Athens, this dam is a testament to human ingenuity in harnessing natural resources for public enjoyment and environmental protection. As water resources become increasingly scarce and climate change impacts intensify, the Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable water management practices and the importance of investing in resilient infrastructure for future generations.
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 Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 12,200 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 462 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 10,300 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 24 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 270,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Randolph County
- Il 13 New Athens
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
- St Ellen Mine Trail O'Fallon
Campgrounds
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Scott Afb Military
- Pyramid State Park
- Johnson Creek
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About Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marissa Recreation Association North Lake 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 Marissa Recreation Association North Lake Dam.