Atkins Pond Dam dam
Atkins Pond Dam
Atkins Pond Dam, located in Bluff City, Illinois, was completed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS and serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife in the area. The earth dam stands at 36 feet high and spans 205 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 49 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife habitats, the dam also serves fire protection, recreational, and stock purposes.
The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, with a moderate risk assessment score. Despite its condition assessment being marked as 'Not Available', Atkins Pond Dam continues to play a crucial role in the local ecosystem. The uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 20 feet, helps manage water flow in times of excess, ensuring the safety and stability of the dam structure.
As a private-owned dam, Atkins Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. Its presence on Tr- Wilson Creek contributes to the overall environmental health of the area, providing a diverse range of benefits to the surrounding 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 Atkins Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sangamon River Near Oakford | 3,380 cfs | → |
| Spoon River At Seville | 680 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Petersburg | 2,020 cfs | → |
| La Moine River At Ripley | 351 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Greenview | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Kingston Mines | 22,500 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Atkins Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- West Jefferson Street 598, Havana
- Gurney Road Cass County
- County Highway 11 Cass County
- Gridley Road Cass County
- Spring Lake Road Tazewell County
- Lakeland Park Road 26005, Canton
Track Atkins Pond 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 Atkins Pond Dam
Where does the data for Atkins Pond 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 Atkins Pond Dam.