Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam dam
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam
The Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam, located in Jackson County, Illinois, is a vital water resource for the local community. Completed in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet, primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam poses a high risk due to its age and condition assessment not being available. However, emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) are not currently in place. The dam overlooks the Tributary of Little Muddy River, serving as a picturesque backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. With a peaceful setting and ample storage capacity, this dam remains a valuable asset for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
While the Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam may have some risk factors to consider, its historical significance and contribution to the community's recreational activities are undeniable. As efforts continue to mitigate potential hazards and improve emergency preparedness, this dam remains a key feature in the landscape of Desoto, Illinois. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the beauty and functionality of this structure, while also advocating for its continued maintenance and safety measures to ensure its lasting impact on the local environment.
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 Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 523 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 256 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 2 cfs | → |
| Rayse Creek Near Waltonville | 6 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 247,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Spillway Road Williamson County
- Il-13 Williamson County
- Campground Drive 10000, Williamson County
- Foreville Road Williamson County
- 950 North Williamson County
Campgrounds
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Pyramid State Park
- Johnson Creek Campground
- Johnson Creek
- Turkey Bayou
- Little Grassy Campground & Marina
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
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About Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Elkville Country Club Reservoir 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.
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