Daily Pond Dam dam
Daily Pond Dam
Daily Pond Dam, located in Shelbyville, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for recreational purposes. Completed in 1967, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 475 feet across the Kaskaskia River-offstream. With a maximum storage capacity of 348 acre-feet and a normal storage of 221 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 16 acres and has a drainage area of 1.1 square miles.
Although the dam has a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in July 2007. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 49 feet, and the outlet gates are also uncontrolled. Despite its moderate risk assessment, with a risk level of 3, Daily Pond Dam currently does not have an emergency action plan in place. With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, this dam serves as an important feature in the Moultrie County landscape.
Water and climate enthusiasts will find Daily Pond Dam an intriguing structure, not only for its design and purpose but also for its role in the local ecosystem. As a privately owned dam with state regulation and oversight, it represents a balance between human recreation and environmental conservation. The dam's presence along the Kaskaskia River-offstream adds to the diversity of water resources in the area, making it a focal point for both study and enjoyment. With its rich history dating back to the 1960s, Daily Pond Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of man-made infrastructure and natural beauty in the heart of 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 Daily Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills | 330 cfs | → |
| Whitley Creek Near Allenville | 26 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Chesterville | 436 cfs | → |
| West Okaw River Near Lovington | 118 cfs | → |
| Lake Fork At Atwood | 174 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville | 1,250 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Daily Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Nelson Boat Ramp
- Moultrie County
- County Highway 11 Moultrie County
- Eagle Creek Boat Access
- Wolf Creek Boat Launch
Track Daily Pond 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 Daily Pond Dam
Where does the data for Daily Pond 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 Daily Pond Dam.