Kellart Lake Dam dam
Kellart Lake Dam
Located in Cissna Park, Illinois, Kellart Lake Dam is a private earth dam constructed in 1965 by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) for recreational purposes. The dam, standing at a height of 10 feet and stretching 250 feet in length, regulates Little Mud Creek and has a maximum storage capacity of 184 acre-feet. The dam is owned privately and is managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), with state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite its age, the condition assessment of Kellart Lake Dam is currently not available, with the last inspection conducted in October 2014. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk management measures, and inundation maps are also not readily accessible. With its tranquil setting and recreational purpose, Kellart Lake Dam serves as a vital water resource for the local community while maintaining a moderate risk level that warrants continued monitoring and maintenance.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Kellart Lake Dam an intriguing structure in the picturesque landscape of Iroquois County, Illinois. Managed by private owners and regulated by state authorities, the dam provides a recreational haven along with essential water management functions. Its design by the SCS and proximity to Little Mud Creek make it a notable feature in the area's water infrastructure. As efforts continue to maintain its safety and compliance, Kellart Lake Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in ensuring the well-being of both the environment and the community.
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 Kellart Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek At Milford | 78 cfs | → |
| Iroquois River At Iroquois | 275 cfs | → |
| Iroquois River Near Chebanse | 700 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Fisher | 75 cfs | → |
| Salt Fork Near St. Joseph | 58 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Vermilion River Above Oakwood | 132 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kellart Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Kellart Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kellart Lake Dam
Where does the data for Kellart 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 Kellart Lake Dam.