Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam dam
Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam
Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam, located in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1997. With a height of 66 feet and a length of 450 feet, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, creating a surface area of 1.5 acres and a storage capacity of 26 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Longhollow Creek and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has a moderate risk assessment due to its location and characteristics. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 12 feet, and outlet gates are also uncontrolled. The last inspection conducted in August 2020 found the condition assessment to be not available, indicating a need for further evaluation. While there are no associated structures or locks, the dam poses a potential risk that warrants ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and downstream communities.
Overall, Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam represents both a recreational asset and a potential risk factor in the water resource and climate landscape of Illinois. With its unique design and purpose, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper maintenance and oversight in managing water infrastructure for the benefit of both people and the environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to stay informed and engaged in the maintenance and regulation of structures like Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam to ensure safe and sustainable water management practices for future generations.
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 West 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 West 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
- Bellevue State Park
- Camp Office
- Duck Creek County Park
- Bellevue State Park Campground - Dyas Unit
Track Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Eagle Ridge West Pond Dam
Where does the data for Eagle Ridge West 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 West Pond Dam.