Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1 dam
Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1
Solomon Lake INC.Dam 1, located in BIRKBECK, Illinois, stands as a vital structure for the management of the TR- SALT CREEK W N FORK river system. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this private Earth dam serves primarily as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local wildlife and recreational opportunities for the community. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 270 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 4 acres.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Solomon Lake INC.Dam 1 is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its age, the dam's hazard potential remains undetermined, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. As an Uncontrolled spillway dam, Solomon Lake INC.Dam 1 has a maximum discharge capacity of 155 cubic feet per second and is equipped with outlet gates to manage water levels in the pond.
As an integral part of the local water resource infrastructure, Solomon Lake INC.Dam 1 plays a crucial role in preserving the ecosystem and providing recreational opportunities for the surrounding community. With its strategic location and purposeful design, this Earth dam continues to serve as a valuable asset for both wildlife conservation and public enjoyment in De Witt 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 Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Creek Near Rowell | 117 cfs | → |
| Kickapoo Creek At Waynesville | 130 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Monticello | 270 cfs | → |
| Sugar Creek Near Bloomington | 30 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Fisher | 91 cfs | → |
| Sangamon River At Rt 48 At Decatur | 634 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1.
Boat launches
- 885 N Road Dewitt County
- Liberty Road 10017, Dewitt County
- Reas Bridge Road 5679, Decatur
- Faries Parkway 39, Decatur
- North Country Club Road 135, Decatur
- S. Lincoln Park Drive Decatur
Track Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1 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 Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1
Where does the data for Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1 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 Undetermined 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 Solomon Lake Inc.Dam 1.