Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam dam
Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam
Located in McLean County, Illinois, the Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam stands as a vital infrastructure designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks in the region. Completed in 1999, this earth dam spans 950 feet in length and reaches a height of 11 feet, with a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB SIX MILE CREEK, this dam serves a dual purpose of flood risk reduction and recreation, making it a significant asset for the local community.
Managed by private owners and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam boasts a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. With a spillway width of 32 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 720 cubic feet per second, this dam is equipped to handle potential overflow events efficiently. Despite its remote location in HUDSON, the dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and public safety.
As a key component in the local water resource management system, the Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and providing recreational opportunities for residents. With a focus on flood risk reduction and a history of successful operation since its completion, this dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between private owners, regulatory agencies, and design experts in safeguarding the surrounding community from water-related threats.
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 Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek Near Bloomington | 30 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Congerville | 286 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Creek At Waynesville | 102 cfs | → |
| Vermilion River At Pontiac | 172 cfs | → |
| Farm Creek At Farmdale | 11 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Rowell | 91 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- North 1200 East Road Mclean County
- Lakeview Drive 1717, Eureka
- Liberty Road 10017, Dewitt County
- 885 N Road Dewitt County
Track Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam
Where does the data for Northbridge Subdivision 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 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 Northbridge Subdivision Lake Dam.