Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam dam
Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam
Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam, also known as Wasco Storage Lagoon 2 Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Kane County, Illinois. Situated on Mill Creek, this earth dam with a buttress core stands at a height of 26 feet and stretches over a length of 1303 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, the dam serves primarily for purposes other than flood control or water supply.
Although classified as a low hazard potential structure, the risk assessment for Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam indicates a high risk level, warranting attention and monitoring. While the dam has seen regular inspections with the last one conducted in April 2018, details on its condition assessment are currently unavailable. Despite lacking certain data points, the dam's location within a sensitive ecological area underscores the importance of ongoing regulatory oversight and maintenance to ensure its integrity and safety for the surrounding community and water resources.
Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam's presence on Mill Creek, a tributary in the region, highlights the interconnectedness of water resources and infrastructure management in the face of climate change challenges. As climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of structures like this dam in water management and risk mitigation can provide valuable insights into the broader efforts needed to adapt to a changing climate and safeguard our water systems 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 Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ferson Creek Near St. Charles | 29 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Batavia | 5 cfs | → |
| Fox River At South Elgin | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Poplar Creek At Elgin | 6 cfs | → |
| Kress Creek At West Chicago | 2 cfs | → |
| Tyler Creek At Elgin | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- North River Lane Geneva
- Fox River Trail Geneva
- River Bend Trail Kane County
- Creekside Court Blackberry Township
- Fox River Trail Elgin
- Fox River Trail Aurora
Campgrounds
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Camp Reinberg
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Pioneer Grove
Fishing spots
Track Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam
Where does the data for Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 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 Fox Mill Storage Lagoon 2 Dam.