Schneider Pond Dam 1 dam
Schneider Pond Dam 1
Schneider Pond Dam 1, located in Pinckneyville, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Situated on TR- Locust Creek, this dam is state regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is subject to regular inspection, permitting, and enforcement.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 28 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 212 cubic feet per second. Despite being classified with an undetermined hazard potential, Schneider Pond Dam 1 is considered to have a moderate risk level. The surrounding area boasts a surface area of 9 acres and a drainage area of 0.08 square miles, making it a vital water resource for the community. While the condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam's risk management measures and emergency preparedness are subject to ongoing evaluation.
With its picturesque location and important role in local recreation and water management, Schneider Pond Dam 1 serves as a significant structure in Washington County, Illinois. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed about the state of this dam, its risk level, and any potential updates to its emergency action plan. Schneider Pond Dam 1 stands as a testament to the importance of proper dam maintenance and management in ensuring the safety and sustainability of our water resources.
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 Schneider Pond Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 8 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 8,740 cfs | → |
| Rayse Creek Near Waltonville | 11 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Carlyle | 6,090 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Breese | 972 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 9,940 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schneider Pond Dam 1.
⚓ Boat launches
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Jefferson County
- Franklin County
- Il 13 New Athens
- Randolph County
- Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
- Pyramid State Park
- Dam West - Lake Carlyle
- Eldon Hazlet State Park
- Coles Creek - Lake Carlyle
- Scott Afb Military
Track Schneider Pond Dam 1 in the Snoflo app
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About Schneider Pond Dam 1
Where does the data for Schneider 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 Schneider Pond Dam 1.