Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam dam
Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam
The Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam in Whiteside, Illinois, designed by Baxter & Woodman, serves as a critical infrastructure for local government in managing excess water flow. This earth dam, with a height of 8 feet and a length of 250 feet, has a significant hazard potential and is state-regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Located near the TRIB ROCK CR stream, the dam has a storage capacity of 6.5 acre-feet and is inspected every 3 years to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite its modest size, the Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam plays a crucial role in flood control and water resource management in the region. With no designated spillway, the dam's risk assessment is considered high, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to prevent potential hazards. The dam's association with the Detroit District of the US Army Corps of Engineers underscores its significance in the local infrastructure network.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic placement and design of the Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam, which exemplifies the importance of effective water management in mitigating flood risks and ensuring sustainable use of natural resources. As a key component of the local government's infrastructure, this dam serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance the needs of urban development with environmental conservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rock River At Como | 9,320 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Clinton | 56,800 cfs | → |
| Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose | 84 cfs | → |
| Rock River Near Joslin | 10,200 cfs | → |
| Green River Near Geneseo | 588 cfs | → |
| Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt | 1,530 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Discovery Trail Clinton
- Lock Road Whiteside County
- South 4th Street Clinton
- 30th Avenue North Clinton
- 5th Avenue 198, Camanche
- Park Drive Camanche
Track Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam
Where does the data for Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage 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 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 Morrison Wwtp Excess Flow Storage Pond Dam.