Thirteen Club Dam dam
Thirteen Club Dam
Thirteen Club Dam, located in Peoria, Illinois, along the Tributary Kickapoo Creek, stands as a significant water resource infrastructure for the region. This private-owned dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a tranquil oasis for water enthusiasts in the area. Standing at a height of 30 feet and spanning 600 feet in length, the dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, providing essential water storage for the community.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe and effective operation. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a moderate risk assessment level, the dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable. However, regular inspections are conducted every three years to monitor its structural integrity and address any potential risks. Despite its earth and buttress core type, the dam's spillway remains uncontrolled, with no outlet gates or locks associated with the structure.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the essential role that Thirteen Club Dam plays in providing recreational opportunities and water storage for the Peoria community. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, continued monitoring and maintenance are crucial to ensure the dam's safety and functionality for years to come. As a noteworthy feature along the Tributary Kickapoo Creek, the dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper water resource management in supporting both human activities and ecological balance in the region.
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 Thirteen Club Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria | 0 cfs | → |
| Farm Creek At Farmdale | 11 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Kingston Mines | 11,700 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 Thirteen Club 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 Thirteen Club Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Thirteen Club Dam
Where does the data for Thirteen Club 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 Significant 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 Thirteen Club Dam.