Sam Parr Lake Dam dam
Sam Parr Lake Dam
Sam Parr Lake Dam, located in St. Marie, Illinois, is a state-owned structure designed by Hurst-Rosche Engineers. Completed in 1970, this earth dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a height of 35 feet and a length of 730 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 2650 acre-feet and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. It is situated on the TRIB Crooked Creek, within the jurisdiction of Jasper County.
With an uncontrolled spillway width of 220 feet, Sam Parr Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every three years. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, and there is no Emergency Action Plan prepared. Despite the moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's risk management measures and inundation maps are not specified. The significant storage capacity and recreational purposes of the dam make it a vital water resource in the region.
Overall, Sam Parr Lake Dam stands as a key feature within the Louisville District, providing both water storage and recreational opportunities for the community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor the dam's condition and regulatory compliance to ensure its continued safety and functionality 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 Sam Parr Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Embarras River At Ste. Marie | 665 cfs | → |
| North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong | 28 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Near Effingham | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Below Clay City | 172 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 7,300 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Lawrenceville | 964 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sam Parr Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Road Montrose
- County Road 1285 North Richland County
- East Cherry Street 543, Hutsonville
- Poplar Street 8570, Merom
- Lake Charleston Loop 1744, Charleston
Track Sam Parr Lake 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 Sam Parr Lake Dam
Where does the data for Sam Parr 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 Sam Parr Lake Dam.