Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 dam
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1
Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1, located in Macoupin County, Illinois, was completed in 1960 and serves as a crucial water resource in the area. This private earth dam, designed by USDA NRCS, stands at a height of 25 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 86 acre-feet. The dam is situated on TR- Coops Creek SW and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
With a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge of 353 cubic feet per second, Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 plays a vital role in managing water flow and preventing potential flooding in the region. While its hazard potential is classified as undetermined, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, but it undergoes regular state inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2018.
Overall, Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 is an essential infrastructure for water management and conservation in Macoupin County. Its strategic design and regulatory oversight ensure the safety and efficiency of water storage and discharge operations, benefiting both local communities and the environment. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a noteworthy example of responsible dam construction and management practices.
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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 4,080 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek At Wanda | 727 cfs | → |
| Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville | 3,090 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Florissant | 17 cfs | → |
| Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack | 783 cfs | → |
| Watkins Creek Near Bellefontaine Neighbors | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Mc Adams Highway Jersey County
- Riverlands Way West Alton
- Saale Road West Alton
- Old Jamestown
- Spanish Pond Road Spanish Lake
- Spanish Lake
Track Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Kahl Bros. 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 Undetermined 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 Kahl Bros. Pond Dam 1.