Oak Lake Estates Dam dam
Oak Lake Estates Dam
Located in Tazewell, Illinois, the Oak Lake Estates Dam stands as a private recreational structure along the tributary of Lost Creek. Built in 1978, this earth dam spans 400 feet in length and reaches a height of 30 feet, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet for the surrounding area. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a serene escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Oak Lake Estates Dam has been deemed low-hazard with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Although its condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam undergoes regular inspections every five years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. With uncontrolled spillways and outlet gates, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for the community, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the natural beauty of the Illinois landscape.
As a key feature of the region's water resource management, the Oak Lake Estates Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the environmental balance and recreational opportunities in the area. With its tranquil waters and picturesque surroundings, this dam is a testament to the intersection of human ingenuity and nature's beauty, making it a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking to explore the wonders of Illinois' landscape.
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 Oak Lake Estates Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw River Near Green Valley | 431 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Kingston Mines | 11,700 cfs | → |
| Farm Creek At Farmdale | 11 cfs | → |
| Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria | 0 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Congerville | 286 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Greenview | 1,020 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oak Lake Estates Dam.
Boat launches
- Mendenhall Park
- Spring Lake Road Tazewell County
- Lakeview Drive 1717, Eureka
- Sebree Road Fulton County
- Lakeland Park Road 26005, Canton
- West Pine Street 1, Chillicothe
Track Oak Lake Estates Dam 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 Oak Lake Estates Dam
Where does the data for Oak Lake Estates 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 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 Oak Lake Estates Dam.