Ettlebrick Lake Dam dam
Ettlebrick Lake Dam
Ettlebrick Lake Dam, located in Newton, Illinois, is a private-owned structure built in 1900 by the Penn Central Railroad. The dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a length of 670 feet, with a primary purpose of providing recreational opportunities at Ettlebrick Lake. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
With a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet and a spillway width of 15 feet, Ettlebrick Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential, yet is classified as having a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment of the dam is currently unavailable, it is subject to regular inspection every three years to assess its structural integrity. The dam is situated on Range Creek-offstream and is part of the Louisville District, with no associated federal agency ownership or funding.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Ettlebrick Lake Dam serves as a vital structure for recreational activities in Cumberland County, Illinois. Its historical significance, coupled with its ongoing management and maintenance, highlights the importance of sound infrastructure to support water management and conservation efforts in the region. As a private-owned dam with state jurisdiction, Ettlebrick Lake Dam showcases the collaborative efforts between private entities and governmental agencies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources for both present and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Ettlebrick Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong | 322 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Ste. Marie | 5,700 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills | 1,840 cfs | → |
| Whitley Creek Near Allenville | 56 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Near Effingham | 224 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Riverton Ind | 28,300 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Ettlebrick Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Charleston Loop 1744, Charleston
- Clark County
- Lake Road Montrose
- Apple Street Darwin
- East Cherry Street 543, Hutsonville
- Poplar Street 8570, Merom
Track Ettlebrick Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Ettlebrick Lake Dam
Where does the data for Ettlebrick 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 Ettlebrick Lake Dam.