Mathews Pond Dam 2 dam
Mathews Pond Dam 2
Mathews Pond Dam 2 in Litchfield, Illinois, constructed in 1974 by the USDA NRCS, serves as an essential irrigation infrastructure along the TR- SHOAL CREEK W W FORK river system. With a height of 23 feet and a length of 400 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 60-acre-feet, primarily used for agricultural purposes. Located in Montgomery County, Illinois, this privately owned dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring state-mandated inspections, permitting, and enforcement measures are in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, Mathews Pond Dam 2 remains a crucial component of the local water resource management system, with a normal storage capacity of 32-acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 237 cubic feet per second and a surface area of 6 acres. While the condition assessment is not currently available, the last inspection date was in June 2015, indicating a proactive approach to monitoring and maintaining the dam's structural integrity.
With Rodney Davis (R) representing the area in Congress, Mathews Pond Dam 2 stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners and government agencies in managing water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, dams like Mathews Pond Dam 2 play a vital role in ensuring water security for agricultural and other uses in the region. Through regular inspections, adherence to regulatory guidelines, and risk management measures, this dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Mathews Pond Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Shoal Creek Near Coffeen | 27 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove | 56 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 274 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Vandalia | 2,070 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester | 673 cfs | → |
| Cahokia Creek At Edwardsville | 97 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mathews Pond Dam 2.
Track Mathews Pond Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Mathews Pond Dam 2
Where does the data for Mathews Pond Dam 2 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 Mathews Pond Dam 2.