Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam dam
Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam
Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam, located in Jo Daviess, Illinois, was completed in 1996 by MID-STATE ASSOCIATES. This private dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, with a height of 25 feet and a length of 350 feet. Situated on Smallpox Creek, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 12 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 2.3 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular state inspections.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second. With a risk assessment rating of moderate (3), the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, but it is deemed to have low hazard potential. Although no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) has been prepared or last revised, the dam meets state regulatory guidelines and does not have any associated locks. The picturesque location of Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam provides an ideal setting for recreational activities, while also serving as a crucial structure for water resource management in the area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam to be a fascinating structure that combines both recreational and regulatory functions. With its earth-built design and moderate risk assessment rating, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure in managing water resources. As a privately owned facility, the dam undergoes regular state inspections and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to ensure public safety and environmental protection along Smallpox Creek. Its idyllic location and efficient spillway system make Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam a noteworthy site for those interested in water management and climate resilience.
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 Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apple River Near Hanover | 121 cfs | → |
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 22 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Darlington | 259 cfs | → |
| North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton | 420 cfs | → |
| Maquoketa River Near Maquoketa | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Martintown | 831 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Decatur Street Galena
- Grand River Staircase Bellevue
- Great River Road Jackson County
- Galena River -- Izaak Walton League - Boat Access
- Massey Marina Lane Dubuque County
Campgrounds
- Spruce Creek County Park
- Spruce Creek County Park Campground
- Camp Office
- Bellevue State Park
- Duck Creek County Park
- Bellevue State Park Campground - Dyas Unit
Track Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam
Where does the data for Eagle Ridge East Pond 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 Eagle Ridge East Pond Dam.