Tisons Pond Dam 1 dam
Tisons Pond Dam 1
Tisons Pond Dam 1, located in Hamilton County, Illinois, stands as a vital structure designed by the USDA NRCS to support various purposes such as fire protection, stock, fish and wildlife pond, and more. Completed in 1979, this earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1050 feet serves as a crucial component for water resource management in the area. With a normal storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.24 square miles, the dam contributes to the conservation and protection of water resources in the region.
Managed by a private entity, Tisons Pond Dam 1 poses a low hazard potential and is currently assessed as "Not Available" in terms of its condition. Despite the lack of detailed inspection data, the dam's primary purpose and design by the USDA NRCS highlight its significance in the local ecosystem and water management infrastructure. With a maximum discharge capacity of 591 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 80 feet, the dam is equipped to handle potential water flow and contribute to the overall water security in the area.
As a vital structure in the management of Tr- Rector Creek, Tisons Pond Dam 1 serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of various agencies and designers in ensuring water resource sustainability and environmental conservation. Its completion in 1979 marked a milestone in the region's water management practices, providing essential benefits for fire protection, stock maintenance, and wildlife habitat preservation. With its strategic location and design features, the dam remains a key asset in the broader context of climate resilience and water resource protection in Illinois.
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 Tisons Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 11 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 2 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 246 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 5,970 cfs | → |
| Casey Fork At Mount Vernon | 594 cfs | → |
| Skillet Fork At Wayne City | 1,290 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tisons Pond Dam 1.
Boat launches
- Cotton Road Saline County
- Meadowlark Road Williamson County
- Town Park Road Saline County
- Trailhead Lane Franklin County
- Franklin County
- Illinois Route 37 Franklin County
Campgrounds
- Saline County State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Pharaoh Campground
- Teal Pond Campground
- High Knob Campground
- Bear Branch Horse Resort
- Camp Ondessonk
Fishing spots
- Lake Of Egypt
- One Horse Gap Lake
- Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
- Lake Tecumseh
- Whoopie Cat Lake
- Dutchman Lake
Paddle runs
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
- Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
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About Tisons Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Tisons 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 Tisons Pond Dam 1.