Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 dam
Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2
Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2, also known as Carlyle Lake, is a significant flood risk reduction structure located in Carlyle, Illinois. Owned and operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and stretches 8,160 feet in length. Completed in 1966, the dam has a storage capacity of 233,000 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24,580 acres, serving as a crucial component in managing the flow of the Kaskaskia River.
With a hazard potential categorized as significant and a risk assessment rating of very high, the US Army Corps of Engineers has implemented various risk management measures to ensure the dam's structural integrity and reduce the potential impact of flooding events. Regular inspections, maintenance, and emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam. Despite its vital role in flood control, the dam's limited water storage capacity and the unpredictability of severe weather events underline the importance of ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts.
As part of a comprehensive risk management strategy, the US Army Corps of Engineers collaborates with local emergency managers and the public to raise awareness and readiness for potential dam-related emergencies. By prioritizing activities that mitigate risks and maintaining open communication with stakeholders, the agency aims to ensure the safety and functionality of Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 in the face of changing climate conditions and evolving flood risks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At Carlyle | 4,770 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Near Breese | 338 cfs | → |
| Little Crooked Creek Near New Minden | 4 cfs | → |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River Near Sandoval | 183 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 396 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station | 5,930 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2.
Boat launches
- Hazlet State Park Boat Ramp
- Tamalco Bond County
- County Road 175 North Fayette County
- Highland Park Road Highland
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
Track Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2
Where does the data for Carlyle Dam - Saddle Dam 2 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
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