Randolph Pond Dam 1 dam
Randolph Pond Dam 1
Randolph Pond Dam 1, located in McDonough County, Illinois, is a private earth dam constructed in 1975 by the USDA NRCS. Standing at a height of 27 feet and with a length of 280 feet, the dam serves as a vital structure for water resource management along Troublesome Creek. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and providing flood control in the surrounding area.
Despite its age, the condition of Randolph Pond Dam 1 is currently assessed as "Not Available," with an undetermined hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, there is a lack of detailed risk management measures in place. As an essential infrastructure for water resource management in the region, ensuring the proper upkeep and monitoring of Randolph Pond Dam 1 is crucial for both water security and climate resilience in the area.
Randolph Pond Dam 1 is a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and infrastructure maintenance in the face of changing climate patterns. As water enthusiasts and climate advocates, it is essential to stay informed about the condition and functionality of dams like Randolph Pond Dam 1 to ensure the safety and resilience of our water systems. By supporting ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and risk management efforts for critical water infrastructure, we can work towards a more sustainable and secure water future for communities relying on structures like Randolph Pond Dam 1.
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 Randolph Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| La Moine River At Colmar | 253 cfs | → |
| Spoon River At Seville | 594 cfs | → |
| La Moine River At Ripley | 480 cfs | → |
| Spoon River At London Mills | 441 cfs | → |
| Skunk River At Augusta | 6,750 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Near Marcelline | 67 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Randolph Pond Dam 1.
Track Randolph 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 Randolph Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Randolph 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 Randolph Pond Dam 1.