Aquaculture Lake Dam Dam
Aquaculture Lake Dam
Aquaculture Lake Dam, located in Pomona, Illinois, is a state-owned earth dam designed by Blankenship and completed in 1991 for the primary purpose of recreation. Standing at a height of 40 feet and stretching 700 feet in length, this dam has a maximum storage capacity of 155 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 112 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Trib Sycamore Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Aquaculture Lake Dam presents a moderate risk level, with a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a spillway width of 17 feet. The dam has not been modified in recent years and does not have outlet gates. The last inspection of the dam took place in June 2017, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Although the condition assessment is currently not available, the dam is monitored by state agencies for enforcement, permitting, and inspection to ensure public safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Aquaculture Lake Dam offers a fascinating example of how man-made structures can serve both recreational and environmental purposes in a controlled manner. With its moderate risk level and low hazard potential, this dam represents a balance between human enjoyment and safety measures, showcasing the importance of proper regulation and maintenance in managing water resources effectively.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Aquaculture Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 5,680 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 461 cfs | → |
| Cache River At Forman | 3,100 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 526 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Thebes | 324,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aquaculture Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
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River runs
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About Aquaculture Lake Dam
Where does the data for Aquaculture Lake 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 below 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.
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.