Gower Pond Dam 1 dam
Gower Pond Dam 1
Gower Pond Dam 1, located in Livingston County, Illinois, was completed in 1975 and is owned by a private entity. The dam, designed by USDA NRCS, serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, with additional purposes including recreation. Standing at a height of 23 feet and a length of 735 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 7 acres. It is regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 20 feet, and it has a low hazard potential. The risk assessment for Gower Pond Dam 1 is moderate (3), highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures. Although the condition assessment is currently not available, the dam's last inspection date was in June 2016. With its role in supporting fish and wildlife habitats and recreational activities, Gower Pond Dam 1 stands as an integral part of the local ecosystem, contributing to water resource management in the area.
Overall, Gower Pond Dam 1 is a significant structure in the Rock Island District, Illinois, serving multiple purposes while maintaining a focus on conservation and recreation. With its modest hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam underscores the importance of proactive risk management and regular inspections to ensure the continued safety and functionality of the structure. As a privately owned entity under state regulation, Gower Pond Dam 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, contributing to the overall environmental sustainability of the area.
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 Gower Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River At Pontiac | 181 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River Near Leonore | 487 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Marseilles | 6,260 cfs | → |
| Mazon River Near Coal City | 177 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Dayton | 1,620 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River Near Wilmington | 3,200 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Gower Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- S Main Street 2505, Seneca
- East 2425th Road Lasalle County
- South Kankakee Road 8501, Grundy County
- South Mitchell Road Grundy County
- West 5000n Road Grundy County
- Courtney Street Ottawa
Campgrounds
- Livingston County 4-H Park
- Illini State Park Campground
- Illini State Park
- Tony's Cabin
- Horseback Campground @ Matthiessen State Park
- Starved Rock State Park
Fishing spots
Track Gower Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Gower Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Gower 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 Gower Pond Dam 1.