Reservoir 54 Dam dam
Reservoir 54 Dam
Reservoir 54 Dam, also known as Woodward Avenue Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Woodridge, Illinois, along Lily Cache Creek. Constructed in 2002 by CBBEL, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet and spans 900 feet in length. With a primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Reservoir 54 Dam has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a low hazard potential. The dam is state-regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring that it undergoes regular inspections and meets all necessary safety standards.
Despite its relatively small size, Reservoir 54 Dam plays a crucial role in managing flood risks in the DuPage County area. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and buttress core type contribute to its effective flood control capabilities, helping to protect local communities from potential inundation during periods of heavy rainfall. While the dam's normal storage capacity is currently listed as 0 acre-feet, its maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet provides a vital buffer against potential flood events. With a risk assessment rating of moderate, Reservoir 54 Dam remains a key component of the region's water resource management infrastructure.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status and preparedness are not currently available, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management and preparedness measures. With a history of regular inspections and a low hazard potential, Reservoir 54 Dam serves as a testament to the importance of proactive dam safety measures in mitigating the potential impacts of extreme weather events on local communities. As climate change continues to pose new challenges for water resource management, structures like Reservoir 54 Dam will play an increasingly vital role in safeguarding against the impacts of flooding and ensuring the resilience of our water 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 Reservoir 54 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Du Page River At Bolingbrook | 88 cfs | → |
| Sawmill Creek Near Lemont | 2 cfs | → |
| West Branch Du Page River Near Naperville | 45 cfs | → |
| Long Run Near Lemont | 6 cfs | → |
| St. Joseph Creek At U.S. Route 34 At Lisle | 1 cfs | → |
| Flag Creek Near Willow Springs | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reservoir 54 Dam.
Boat launches
- Dupage River Trail Bolingbrook
- Mcguire Parkway Lemont Township
- 107th Street Palos Township
- Dupage River Trail Naperville
- Tri-State Tollway Justice
- Fairbank Road Riverside
Track Reservoir 54 Dam 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 Reservoir 54 Dam
Where does the data for Reservoir 54 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 Reservoir 54 Dam.