Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam dam
Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam
Located in Coffeen, Illinois, the Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam, also known as Ameren Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam, serves the primary purpose of debris control along the McDavid Branch East Fork Shoal river. This earth dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 3600 feet, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Montgomery County. The dam has a storage capacity of 342 acre-feet and a surface area of 0.03 square miles, providing essential flood protection and water storage for the surrounding area.
Managed by a public utility, the Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam is regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. With a low hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, the dam is designed to withstand potential emergencies and protect the local community from flooding risks. While the condition assessment is not currently available, the dam's controlled spillway, with a width of 26 feet, ensures efficient water discharge during heavy rainfall events. Overall, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in earth dam construction and management. With its stone core and soil foundation, the dam showcases engineering excellence in debris control and flood protection. The involvement of the St. Louis District in its oversight highlights the collaborative efforts between federal and state agencies in ensuring the safety and functionality of this essential water infrastructure. As we continue to face challenges from climate change and extreme weather events, the Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices for a more resilient future.
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 Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Shoal Creek Near Coffeen | 18 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove | 53 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Vandalia | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 471 cfs | → |
| Hickory Creek Nr Brownstown | 14 cfs | → |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River Near Sandoval | 32 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Beach House Trail 4292, Litchfield
- Tamalco Bond County
- County Road 175 North Fayette County
- Highland Park Road Highland
- Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
Track Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam
Where does the data for Coffeen Gmf Recycle 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 Coffeen Gmf Recycle Pond Dam.