Kempton Farm Dam dam
Kempton Farm Dam
Kempton Farm Dam, also known as F & R Tiling Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Livingston County, Illinois. Constructed in 2002 by designers Farnsworth & Wylie, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and spans 3100 feet in length. The dam serves various purposes including recreation and water storage, with a normal storage capacity of 115 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 302 acre-feet.
Situated on the tributary of Kelly Creek, Kempton Farm Dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and is inspected for safety and compliance every five years. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this dam provides essential water resource management while offering recreational opportunities for enthusiasts. The uncontrolled spillway at the dam has a width of 19 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 102 cubic feet per second.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Kempton Farm Dam plays a crucial role in the water infrastructure of the area, ensuring water storage and flood control for the surrounding community. With its serene setting and ample surface area of 27 acres, this dam is not only a practical resource but also a picturesque spot for water and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate.
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 Kempton Farm Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Vermilion River At Pontiac | 172 cfs | → |
| Iroquois River Near Chebanse | 700 cfs | → |
| Mazon River Near Coal City | 189 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River Near Wilmington | 3,320 cfs | → |
| Kankakee River At Momence | 2,280 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek At Milford | 78 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kempton Farm Dam.
Boat launches
- South Kankakee Road 8501, Grundy County
- West 5000n Road Grundy County
- Will County
- South Mitchell Road Grundy County
Campgrounds
- Livingston County 4-H Park
- Davis Creek Group Camp
- Kankakee River State Park
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
Fishing spots
Track Kempton Farm Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Kempton Farm Dam
Where does the data for Kempton Farm 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 Kempton Farm Dam.