Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam Dam
Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam
Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam in Boskydell, Illinois is a private structure designed by Whitehead Engineering and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Completed in 2001, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and spans 650 feet, with a storage capacity of 112 acre-feet for water supply purposes. Situated on the TRIB Drury Creek, it serves as a vital resource for the surrounding area, with a hazard potential rated as high and a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1223 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment is currently listed as not available, with the last inspection date recorded in June 2017. While an emergency action plan was prepared in 1998, there is no information available on its current status or adherence to guidelines. The risk management measures for this dam remain unspecified, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and functionality of this crucial water resource infrastructure.
With its strategic location in Jackson County, Illinois, the Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam plays a key role in water supply and management for the local community. As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, understanding and addressing the potential risks associated with this dam are essential. Ongoing inspections, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness efforts are critical to safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards and ensuring the long-term sustainability of this important water storage facility.
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 Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 1,520 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 3 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 131 cfs | → |
| Cache River At Forman | 826 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills | 71 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Thebes | 266,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam.
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About Stone Creek Golf Club Lake Dam
Where does the data for Stone Creek Golf Club 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 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 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.