Tailing Pond 127 Dam dam
Tailing Pond 127 Dam
Tailing Pond 127 Dam, located in Ogle, Illinois, is a privately-owned structure that serves a primary purpose of "Other" with a dam type classified as Earth. Completed in 1991, this buttress dam stands at a height of 38 feet and spans a length of 360 feet, with a storage capacity of 1145 acre-feet. Situated along the TRIB ROCK RIVER, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the state of Illinois and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
The Tailing Pond 127 Dam poses a high hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment score of 3. While the condition assessment is not available, inspections are conducted regularly as part of the state's regulatory requirements. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared, and other emergency protocols are not currently in place.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the maintenance and inspection of structures like Tailing Pond 127 Dam to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the integrity of the water resources it manages. The dam's location, design, and regulatory oversight provide valuable insights into the management of water infrastructure in Illinois and highlight the need for proactive risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards associated with dams.
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 Tailing Pond 127 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River At Byron | 7,660 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose | 79 cfs | → |
| Rock River At Como | 8,460 cfs | → |
| Kishwaukee River Near Perryville | 709 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Freeport | 985 cfs | → |
| South Branch Kishwaukee River Nr Fairdale Il | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tailing Pond 127 Dam.
Boat launches
- Il 2 Grand Detour
- Dixon Boat Launch
- Market Street Byron
- Lakeshore Drive 3630, Winnebago County
- Jane Addams Trail Freeport
- Cherry Valley Path Cherry Valley
Track Tailing Pond 127 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Tailing Pond 127 Dam
Where does the data for Tailing Pond 127 Dam 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 High 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.
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