Pregler Pond Dam dam
Pregler Pond Dam
Located in Greene, Illinois, Pregler Pond Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and conservation efforts. Built in 1961 by the USDA NRCS, this private dam serves multiple purposes, including creating a Fish and Wildlife Pond and providing recreational opportunities for the community. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 272 feet, the dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet and is situated on the MACOUPIN CREEK, contributing to the local ecosystem and water supply.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Pregler Pond Dam is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although its hazard potential is currently undetermined, the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, emphasizing the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness to mitigate any potential risks to downstream areas.
As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, Pregler Pond Dam plays a crucial role in water conservation and ecosystem preservation in the region. With its strategic design and maintenance by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the dam serves as a model for sustainable water resource management practices. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Pregler Pond Dam exemplifies the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship in safeguarding our precious water resources for future generations.
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 Pregler Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Macoupin Creek Near Kane | 842 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Florissant | 1 cfs | → |
| Coldwater Creek Near Black Jack | 36 cfs | → |
| Missouri River At St. Charles | 70,800 cfs | → |
| Dardenne Creek At Old Town St. Peters | 33 cfs | → |
| Cowmire Creek At Bridgeton | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pregler Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Oak Street Kampsville
- Pike County
- South Harbor Road Lincoln County
- Falstaff Road Lincoln County
- Mc Adams Highway Jersey County
- Saale Road West Alton
Track Pregler Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Pregler Pond Dam
Where does the data for Pregler 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 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 Pregler Pond Dam.