Lagrange Lock And Dam dam
Lagrange Lock And Dam
LaGrange Lock and Dam, located in Illinois on the Illinois River, serves as a crucial infrastructure for navigation purposes. Built in 1939 by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this concrete dam stands at a structural height of 21 feet and spans a length of 676 feet. The dam features a single lock measuring 600 feet in length and 110 feet in width, with outlet gates including Needle and Tainter types.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential due to scour conditions below the dam, LaGrange Lock and Dam has undergone major rehabilitation efforts in 2020 to enhance its efficiency and reliability. The USACE continuously monitors and maintains the dam through detailed inspections, regular maintenance activities, and a robust instrumentation and monitoring program. In addition, the dam's Emergency Action Plan is regularly updated and coordinated with state and local authorities to ensure swift response in case of emergencies. With risk management measures in place and ongoing communication efforts with stakeholders and the public, LaGrange Lock and Dam remains a well-maintained and essential component of the region's water resource infrastructure.
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 Lagrange Lock And Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| La Moine River At Ripley | 852 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Valley City | 62,200 cfs | → |
| Bay Creek At Pittsfield | 43 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River Near Oakford | 5,620 cfs | → |
| La Moine River At Colmar | 346 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Petersburg | 2,850 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lagrange Lock And Dam.
Boat launches
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About Lagrange Lock And Dam
Where does the data for Lagrange Lock And 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 below 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.
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.