Wenzel Pond Dam 1 dam
Wenzel Pond Dam 1
Wenzel Pond Dam 1, located in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1981. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 390 feet, with a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is classified as 'Other', and it serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wenzel Pond Dam 1 poses a moderate risk, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. The dam is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 312 cubic feet per second. The surrounding drainage area is 0.09 square miles, and the dam is situated on TR- BIG BRANCH CREEK N. While the condition assessment is currently listed as 'Not Available', the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are also unspecified, highlighting the need for further evaluation and preparedness in the event of any unforeseen emergencies.
Overall, Wenzel Pond Dam 1 serves as a vital infrastructure for water management in Macoupin County, Illinois, contributing to flood control and water storage in the region. Its design by the USDA NRCS and state regulation ensure its compliance with safety standards, although there is room for improvement in terms of risk assessment and emergency preparedness. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wenzel Pond Dam 1 presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure and management in the Midwest.
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 Wenzel Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville | 97 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek At Wanda | 22 cfs | → |
| East Fork Shoal Creek Near Coffeen | 27 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Troy | 34 cfs | → |
| Judys Branch At Rte 157 At Glen Carbon | 0 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 274 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wenzel Pond Dam 1.
Track Wenzel Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Wenzel Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Wenzel 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 Wenzel Pond Dam 1.