Waste Management Dam dam
Waste Management Dam
Waste Management Dam, located in Greene County, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed for recreational purposes. Built in 1940, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans a length of 160 feet, with a storage capacity of 46 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB BIRCH CREEK, this dam's primary purpose is to provide recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors, offering a surface area of 3.3 acres for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Waste Management Dam is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam poses a moderate risk, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and risk management measures. With a 5-year inspection frequency and a lack of available condition assessment data, ongoing monitoring and emergency preparedness are crucial aspects of dam safety to mitigate potential risks and ensure the protection of downstream communities and ecosystems.
As a key feature within the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Waste Management Dam serves as a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to flood control, water storage, and recreational opportunities. With its historical significance and ongoing role in the community, this dam highlights the intersection of water management, climate resilience, and public recreation, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices and effective risk management in safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 Waste Management Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 842 cfs | → |
| Illinois River At Valley City | 33,100 cfs | → |
| Bay Creek At Pittsfield | 43 cfs | → |
| Spring Creek At Springfield | 117 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester | 673 cfs | → |
| La Moine River At Ripley | 416 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waste Management Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Waste Management 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 Waste Management Dam
Where does the data for Waste Management 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 Waste Management Dam.