Zeigler Coal Company Lake dam
Zeigler Coal Company Lake
Zeigler Coal Company Lake, located in Randolph County, Illinois, was completed in 1977 and serves as a vital water resource for the region. This privately owned Earth dam structure spans 600 feet in length and stands at a height of 19 feet, with a storage capacity of 794 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is listed as "Other," indicating its multifaceted role in water management and conservation efforts.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Zeigler Coal Company Lake is subject to state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's hazard potential is classified as low, with a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite the lack of available condition assessment data, the dam is considered to meet safety guidelines and is equipped with uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the critical role Zeigler Coal Company Lake plays in regulating the flow of the Marys River tributary. With its strategic location in the St. Louis District and minimal risk profile, this dam serves as a valuable asset for water conservation efforts in Illinois. The lake's construction and maintenance are overseen by state regulators, ensuring its continued operation for the benefit of local communities and ecosystems.
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 Zeigler Coal Company Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 11,000 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 9,150 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 237,000 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 753 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Zeigler Coal Company Lake.
Boat launches
- Randolph County
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Il 13 New Athens
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
- Il 151 Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Pyramid State Park
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Johnson Creek
- Johnson Creek Campground
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
More reservoirs
- Zeigler Coal Company Lake
- Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 2 Dam
- Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 1 Dam
- Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 4 Dam
- Peabody Coulterville/Gateway/Slurry Cell 5 Dam
- Coulterville Coal/Gateway Mine/Slurry Cell 3 Dam
Track Zeigler Coal Company Lake in the Snoflo app
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About Zeigler Coal Company Lake
Where does the data for Zeigler Coal Company Lake 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 Zeigler Coal Company Lake.