Bushong Pond Dam 1 dam
Bushong Pond Dam 1
Located in Murphysboro, Illinois, Bushong Pond Dam 1 is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS and regulated by the IDNR. Completed in 1977, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 28 feet and spans 246 feet in length, holding a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet for its primary purpose of a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Situated on the TR- Big Muddy River, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating.
With a drainage area of 0.04 square miles and a surface area of 3 acres, Bushong Pond Dam 1 plays a crucial role in fire protection and supporting a variety of aquatic life. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has not undergone recent inspections, with its condition assessment marked as "Not Available." Although it is classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are currently not available, highlighting the need for increased monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of this important water resource.
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 Bushong Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rayse Creek Near Waltonville | 700 cfs | → |
| Casey Fork At Mount Vernon | 791 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 753 cfs | → |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River Near Sandoval | 2,360 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Carlyle | 4,860 cfs | → |
| Skillet Fork At Wayne City | 2,630 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bushong Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Jefferson County
- Franklin County
- Illinois Route 37 Franklin County
- Illinois Route 154 Franklin County
- Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
- Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle
- Boulder - Lake Carlyle
- Dam West - Lake Carlyle
- Eldon Hazlet State Park
- Sam Dale Lake Conservation Area
Paddle runs
Track Bushong Pond Dam 1 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Bushong Pond Dam 1 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 Bushong Pond Dam 1.