Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam dam
Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam
Located in Carlyle, Illinois, the Illinois Department of Conservation Pond Dam, also known as Ilnoname 2040, stands as a private recreational structure that has been in place since its completion in 1929. This earth-type dam, with a height of 17 feet and a length of 369 feet, serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 91 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet. Situated on the TRIB CASSAR CREEK, this dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), ensuring its safety and compliance with state guidelines.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment level, the Illinois Department of Conservation Pond Dam presents a secure and stable structure for recreational use. Although its condition assessment is currently listed as not available, regular inspections are conducted every five years to monitor its performance and safety. Despite being uncontrolled, the spillway and outlet gates provide sufficient water management capabilities, ensuring the dam's reliability in managing water levels and minimizing potential risks.
As a part of the Louisville District under the US Army Corps of Engineers, this dam contributes to the local water resource management efforts, showcasing a dedication to recreational activities while prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of this dam in both providing recreational opportunities and maintaining environmental sustainability in Fayette County, Illinois.
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 Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Kaskaskia River At Vandalia | 2,210 cfs | → |
| Hurricane Creek Near Mulberry Grove | 53 cfs | → |
| Hickory Creek Nr Brownstown | 14 cfs | → |
| East Fork Kaskaskia River Near Sandoval | 32 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At Carlyle | 3,790 cfs | → |
| Shoal Creek Nr Pierron | 471 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam.
Track Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond 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 Illinois Department Of Conservation Pond Dam.