Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond dam
Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond
Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond in Randolph, Illinois is a rockfill dam situated along the Tributary of the Kaskaskia River, overseen by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This significant structure is owned by a Public Utility and serves a primary purpose classified as 'Other'. With a significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available.
Despite the lack of specific data on the dam's height, volume, and completion year, it is clear that Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam's inspection frequency is set at 3 times a year, with the last inspection conducted in November 2020. The risk management measures and emergency preparedness status of the dam are currently not available, highlighting the need for further information and potential updates on its condition.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate in the area should keep a keen eye on Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond, given its strategic location and the potential impact it may have on the surrounding environment. With its state-regulated status and significant hazard potential, understanding the dam's condition and risk assessment is essential for effective water resource management and ensuring the safety of the local community and ecosystem. Further updates on the dam's maintenance, emergency preparedness, and risk management measures are crucial for maintaining the integrity of this important infrastructure.
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 Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 6,750 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 50 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 87 cfs | → |
| Mississippi River At Chester | 234,000 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 5,930 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond.
Boat launches
- Randolph County
- Il 13 New Athens
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Water Street Chester
- St Ellen Mine Trail O'Fallon
Campgrounds
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Scott Afb Military
- Pyramid State Park
- Washington County Lake State Conservation Area
Track Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond 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 Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond
Where does the data for Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond 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 Baldwin Station Bottom Ash Pond.