Fitzgerald Lake Dam East dam
Fitzgerald Lake Dam East
Fitzgerald Lake Dam East, located in Jo Daviess, Illinois, is a private earth dam completed in 1965, with a primary purpose of fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 350 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 124 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and is subject to state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
While the hazard potential of Fitzgerald Lake Dam East is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk (3 out of 5). The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 13 feet and outlet gates that are also uncontrolled. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in May 2017, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Despite the condition assessment not being available, the dam is considered to be in a moderate risk management category, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fitzgerald Lake Dam East serves as a vital structure for fire protection, irrigation, and recreational purposes in the Blackhawk-Offstream area. With its location on the Rush Creek tributary, the dam plays a key role in managing water resources and supporting the local ecosystem. As a privately owned dam, it is essential for the owners and regulatory agencies to collaborate on maintaining its safety and functionality for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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 Fitzgerald Lake Dam East -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Apple River Near Hanover | 94 cfs | → |
| Sinsinawa River Near Menominee | 23 cfs | → |
| Maquoketa River Near Maquoketa | 1,680 cfs | → |
| North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton | 460 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Martintown | 950 cfs | → |
| Pecatonica River At Freeport | 1,040 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fitzgerald Lake Dam East.
Track Fitzgerald Lake Dam East in the Snoflo app
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About Fitzgerald Lake Dam East
Where does the data for Fitzgerald Lake Dam East 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
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