Glenn Circle West Dam dam
Glenn Circle West Dam
Glenn Circle West Dam, located in Plainfield, Illinois, along Wolf Creek, was completed in 2003 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction. This private dam, designed by INTECH, stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 100 feet. With a storage capacity of 274 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Owned privately, Glenn Circle West Dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, highlighting its importance in mitigating flood risks in the region. Despite its modest size, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for water resource management in Will County, Illinois, demonstrating the critical role that private entities play in safeguarding against natural disasters.
While the specifics of its condition assessment are not available, Glenn Circle West Dam continues to fulfill its purpose of flood risk reduction, contributing to the overall resilience of the local water resource infrastructure. As climate change brings about more extreme weather events, the presence of well-maintained dams like Glenn Circle West Dam becomes increasingly vital in protecting communities and ecosystems from the impacts of flooding. This dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners, regulatory agencies, and designers in safeguarding water resources and adapting to a changing climate.
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 Glenn Circle West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Brook At 87th Street Near Naperville | 5 cfs | → |
| West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville | 80 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Montgomery | 1,190 cfs | → |
| East Branch Du Page River At Bolingbrook | 88 cfs | → |
| Blackberry Creek Near Montgomery | 34 cfs | → |
| West Br Du Page River Near Warrenville | 64 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Glenn Circle West Dam.
Boat launches
- Dupage River Trail Naperville
- Dupage River Trail Bolingbrook
- Fox River Trail Aurora
- Sundown Lane 7277, Kendall County
- Mcguire Parkway Lemont Township
- Fox River Trail Geneva
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Desplaines Conservational Park
- Tony's Cabin
Fishing spots
Track Glenn Circle West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Glenn Circle West Dam
Where does the data for Glenn Circle West 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 Glenn Circle West Dam.