Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam dam
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam, located in Putnam County, Illinois, is a privately owned recreational dam that was completed in 1965. With a primary purpose of recreation, this earth dam stands at a height of 33 feet and has a length of 355 feet, boasting a NID storage capacity of 205 acre-feet. The dam, situated on TRIB CLEAR CREEK, is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and integrity.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 86 feet. The dam provides a surface area for water activities and serves as a popular spot for fishing and boating enthusiasts in the region. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to have manageable risks, although specific risk management measures are not detailed in the available data.
Overall, Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam offers a picturesque and enjoyable recreational area for visitors, while also fulfilling its crucial role in water resource management. Its location in a serene natural setting, coupled with its history and purpose, makes it a fascinating site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River At Henry | 12,000 cfs | → |
| East Bureau Creek Near Bureau | 2 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Leonore | 487 cfs | → |
| Big Bureau Creek At Princeton | 50 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Dayton | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Marseilles | 5,340 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Main Street Henry
- Il 89 Spring Valley
- Ed Hand Highway 95, Deer Park
- West Pine Street 1, Chillicothe
- Il 71 Lasalle County
- Courtney Street Ottawa
Campgrounds
- Lake De Pue City Park
- Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park
- Starved Rock State Park
- Woodford State Conservation Area
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
- Hickory Grove Campground
Fishing spots
Track Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam
Where does the data for Fish 'N' Fun 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 Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam.