Deep Lake Dam dam
Deep Lake Dam
Deep Lake Dam, also known as Wildlife Prairie Pk Deep Lake Dam 1, is a privately owned structure located in Peoria, Illinois. Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), this dam serves as a fish and wildlife pond, providing vital support for local ecosystems. Standing at 47 feet tall and with a storage capacity of 348 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and supporting recreational activities in the area.
Constructed with an earth core and stone foundation, Deep Lake Dam spans 320 feet and covers a surface area of 15.33 acres. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has been inspected regularly, with the last assessment conducted in April 2019. The dam's spillway, with a width of 11 feet, ensures safe water discharge in times of high flow, while its position on TRIB KICKAPOO CREEK contributes to the overall drainage area of 0.7 square miles.
This dam, designed by MCCLURE ENGINEERING, stands as a testament to the careful balance between human infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With its primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife, Deep Lake Dam serves as a valuable resource for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and essential habitat preservation. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like Deep Lake Dam play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of our ecosystems.
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 Deep Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria | 0 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Kingston Mines | 11,700 cfs | → |
| Farm Creek At Farmdale | 11 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Green Valley | 431 cfs | → |
| Indian Creek Near Wyoming | 22 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Congerville | 286 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Deep Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mendenhall Park
- Sebree Road Fulton County
- West Pine Street 1, Chillicothe
- Spring Lake Road Tazewell County
- Lakeland Park Road 26005, Canton
- Lakeview Drive 1717, Eureka
Track Deep Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Deep Lake Dam
Where does the data for Deep 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 Deep Lake Dam.