Millers Campground Lake Dam dam
Millers Campground Lake Dam
Millers Campground Lake Dam, located in Perry County, Illinois, is a private dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a height of 20 feet and a length of 180 feet, creating a significant hazard potential due to its size. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, and it is associated with the TRIB COX CREEK river or stream. While the dam does not have a designated year of completion or specified storage capacity, it is crucial for providing recreational opportunities in the area. The hazard potential for the dam is considered significant, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to stay informed about the condition and management of Millers Campground Lake Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
The last inspection of the dam took place in August 2020, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 3 years. The dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. While details such as emergency action plans and inundation maps are not provided, it is essential for stakeholders to advocate for transparent and effective emergency preparedness protocols at Millers Campground Lake Dam to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the local ecosystem and water resources.
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 Millers Campground Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Chester | 240,000 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Rte 127 At Murphysboro | 444 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 22 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 6,950 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 49 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 6,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Millers Campground Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Il 151 Jackson County
- Johnson Creek Road Jackson County
- Water Street Chester
- Randolph County
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Front Street 677, Grand Tower
Campgrounds
- Pyramid State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Johnson Creek
- Johnson Creek Campground
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
Track Millers Campground Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Millers Campground Lake Dam
Where does the data for Millers Campground Lake 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 Millers Campground Lake Dam.