Lake Of The Coves Dam dam
Lake Of The Coves Dam
Lake of The Coves Dam, located in Cook County, Illinois, was completed in 1969 and is primarily used for recreation. Built by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam with a height of 10 feet serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment. The dam's purpose is to provide a serene and picturesque lake for the community to enjoy, offering a tranquil escape for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Lake of The Coves Dam has a normal storage capacity of 244 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 404 acre-feet. The dam overlooks the TRIB POPLAR CREEK and has a spillway type of Uncontrolled. Despite its age, the dam is inspected on a regular basis with the last inspection conducted in September 2019, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure for years to come.
With its serene waters and scenic surroundings, Lake of The Coves Dam provides a recreational haven for residents of STREAMWOOD-OFFSTREAM. The dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service reflect a commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable water resource management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting our natural habitats for future generations to enjoy.
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 Lake Of The Coves Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Creek At Elgin | 8 cfs | → |
| Tyler Creek At Elgin | 16 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek At Rolling Meadows | 12 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Algonquin (Tailwater) | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Fox River At Algonquin | 725 cfs | → |
| Fox River At South Elgin | 1,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Of The Coves Dam.
Boat launches
- Airport Road 50, Elgin
- Fox River Trail East Dundee
- Washington Street Carpentersville
- Fox River Trail Carpentersville
- Fox River Trail Elgin
- East Higgins Road Elk Grove Township
Campgrounds
- Camp Reinberg
- The Hollows Conservation Area Campground
- Blackwell Youth Campground
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- Mud Lake West
- Camp Lakota - A Boyscouts Of America Camp
Fishing spots
Track Lake Of The Coves 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 Lake Of The Coves Dam
Where does the data for Lake Of The Coves 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 Lake Of The Coves Dam.