Gun Club Lake Dam dam
Gun Club Lake Dam
Gun Club Lake Dam, located in Lincolnwood-Offstream, Illinois, is a local government-owned structure built in 1969 primarily for recreation purposes. With a height of 20 feet and a length of 680 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 102 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 69 acre-feet. The dam is classified as an Earth-type dam with a Buttress core, and it sits on the Trib Hickory Creek, under the regulatory oversight of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, the condition assessment of Gun Club Lake Dam is currently listed as "Not Available," with the last inspection conducted in October 2015. The dam does not have outlet gates or a controlled spillway, but emergency action plans and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. The dam is not associated with any federal agencies and is not regulated or funded by federal entities, operating solely under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Gun Club Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study in local government dam management and recreational infrastructure. The dam's historical significance, design characteristics, and risk assessment profile offer valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of maintaining and monitoring dams in urban environments like Lincolnwood-Offstream, Illinois. As the dam continues to serve its recreational purpose, it underscores the importance of proactive maintenance and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the region.
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 Gun Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Creek At Joliet | 51 cfs | → |
| Long Run Near Lemont | 6 cfs | → |
| Midlothian Creek At Oak Forest | 2 cfs | → |
| Tinley Creek Near Palos Park | 2 cfs | → |
| Butterfield Creek At Flossmoor | 2 cfs | → |
| Sawmill Creek Near Lemont | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gun Club Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mcguire Parkway Lemont Township
- 107th Street Palos Township
- Channahon Road Joliet
- West Shepley Road Channahon
- South Halsted Street Riverdale
- Tri-State Tollway Justice
Campgrounds
- Pioneer Grove
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Kankakee River State Park
Fishing spots
Track Gun Club Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Gun Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Gun Club 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 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 Gun Club Lake Dam.