"E" Pond Treatment dam
"E" Pond Treatment
"E" Pond Treatment in Sesser, Illinois is a privately owned water supply facility regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The dam, with a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, serves as a crucial resource for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been assessed for its condition, posing some uncertainty about its long-term sustainability.
The Mine Safety and Health Administration oversees the regulatory and inspection aspects of "E" Pond Treatment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. However, there is limited information available on the dam's structural integrity and maintenance history, raising questions about its overall reliability. With the last inspection conducted in 2004, there is a need for updated assessments to address any potential risks and implement necessary risk management measures to safeguard the water supply.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to advocate for regular monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure like "E" Pond Treatment to protect against unforeseen emergencies and ensure the continued availability of clean water. By promoting transparency and accountability in dam management, we can contribute to the sustainable use of water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with aging infrastructure.
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 "E" Pond Treatment -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rayse Creek Near Waltonville | 3 cfs | → |
| Casey Fork At Mount Vernon | 4 cfs | → |
| Big Muddy River At Plumfield | 516 cfs | → |
| Skillet Fork At Wayne City | 26 cfs | → |
| Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 6 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near "E" Pond Treatment.
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About "E" Pond Treatment
Where does the data for "E" Pond Treatment 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 below 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.
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.