Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam dam
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam, located in Nutwood-Offstream, Illinois, is a private earth dam completed in 1954 by the USDA NRCS. With a primary purpose of irrigation and secondary purpose of recreation, this dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a length of 330 feet, providing a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. The dam sits on the TRIB SUGAR HOLLOW, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 44 feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk and has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam has not been modified in recent years and has a history of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2013. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement.
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes in the area, providing necessary water storage for agricultural activities. Its location in Jersey County, Illinois, highlights the importance of managing and maintaining this structure to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the 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 Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Near Florissant | 4 cfs | → |
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 74,800 cfs | → |
| Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack | 165 cfs | → |
| Cowmire Creek At Bridgeton | 11 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 2,330 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mc Adams Highway Jersey County
- Saale Road West Alton
- Saint Charles County
- Old Jamestown
- Lakeside Park Trail Saint Peters
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
Track Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam
Where does the data for Nugent-Schpanski 4 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 Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam.