Wiemers Pond Dam 1 dam
Wiemers Pond Dam 1
Wiemers Pond Dam 1, located in Madison County, Illinois, was completed in 1970 and is owned by a private entity. Designed by USDA NRCS, this earth dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond usage. With a height of 25 feet and a length of 215 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 85 cubic feet per second. The dam is located on Joutters Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having an undetermined hazard potential, the dam is considered to have moderate risk (3) according to the risk assessment. The condition assessment of the dam is currently not available, and the last inspection was conducted in May 2018. The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with no locks associated. While the Emergency Action Plan status and risk management measures are not specified, the dam's risk level is being closely monitored.
Wiemers Pond Dam 1 presents an interesting case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts due to its multiple purposes and risk assessment. With its location in a private ownership setting, the dam's management and regulatory oversight by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources provide insights into the challenges and considerations involved in maintaining and monitoring a critical water infrastructure. The dam's moderate risk rating underscores the importance of regular inspections and potential mitigation measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Wiemers Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville | 2,300 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek At Wanda | 173 cfs | → |
| Judys Branch At Rte 157 At Glen Carbon | 0 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Troy | 556 cfs | → |
| Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack | 165 cfs | → |
| Watkins Creek At Bellefontaine Nbr | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wiemers Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Riverlands Way West Alton
- Schiber Court Maryville
- Spanish Pond Road Spanish Lake
- Spanish Lake
- Highland Park Road Highland
- Mc Adams Highway Jersey County
Track Wiemers 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 Wiemers Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Wiemers 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 Wiemers Pond Dam 1.