Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam dam
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam
The Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam, located in Jasper County, Illinois, serves as a vital water resource structure with a primary purpose of providing supplemental cooling for the power station. Completed in 2003, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and spans a length of 14,500 feet, with a storage capacity of 3,945 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a controlled spillway and a low hazard potential, the Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with its operation. The dam's proximity to the Trib Newton Lake ensures a reliable source of water for cooling purposes, while also serving as a protective barrier against potential flooding events. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to a very high risk assessment due to its critical function in supporting the power station's operations.
Managed by a public utility and designed by Sargent & Lundy, the Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam represents a collaborative effort to uphold water resource sustainability and climate resilience in the region. As a key infrastructure component in the area's water management system, this dam stands as a testament to the intersection of engineering innovation and environmental stewardship in ensuring the efficient and safe operation of power generation facilities.
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 Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Embarras River At Ste. Marie | 665 cfs | → |
| North Fork Embarras River Near Oblong | 28 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Near Effingham | 35 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Below Clay City | 172 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Cowden | 612 cfs | → |
| Hickory Creek Nr Brownstown | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam.
Track Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam
Where does the data for Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling 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 Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam.