Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes dam
Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes
Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes, located in St. Clair County, Illinois, were designed by HARZA ENGINEERING CO. and completed in 1968. These dikes serve multiple purposes, including recreational activities and water resource management. The primary dam type is earth, with a structural height of 54.5 feet and a length of 38,280 feet. The lake has a normal storage capacity of 26,008 acre-feet and a drainage area of 4.8 square miles, with a controlled spillway and other controlled outlet gates.
Managed by a public utility, Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes are regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergo regular inspections. The hazard potential of the dam is considered high, with a very high risk assessment rating. Emergency action plans have been prepared, with the last revision in August 2020. Despite the lack of available condition assessment data, the dam's risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of the surrounding area.
With its strategic location along the Little Doza Creek, Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes play a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts can appreciate the engineering feat behind these dikes, as well as the measures in place to mitigate potential risks and ensure the dam's integrity for years to come.
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 Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 6,950 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 49 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 90 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 6,070 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 240,000 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes.
Boat launches
- Randolph County
- Il 13 New Athens
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
- St Ellen Mine Trail O'Fallon
Campgrounds
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Scott Afb Military
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
- Pyramid State Park
Track Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes in the Snoflo app
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About Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes
Where does the data for Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes 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 High 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 Baldwin Plant Cooling Lake Dikes.