Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam dam
Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam
Located in Wayne City, Illinois, the Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam, also known as the Wayne City Side Channel Reservoir, is a local government-owned structure designed by CRAWFORD & WHITESIDE. Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and has a length of 3050 feet, providing a storage capacity of 201 acre-feet for water supply purposes. Situated on the Skillet Fork-Offstream river, this dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure safety and compliance.
With a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment rating of 2, the Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam is a vital piece of infrastructure for the community. While it currently does not have a spillway, outlet gates, or associated structures, its primary purpose of water supply serves the needs of the area. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not available, indicating the importance of continued monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks. As a key component of the local water resource system, this dam plays a crucial role in ensuring a reliable water supply for Wayne City and its residents.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam presents an intriguing case study of local government-owned infrastructure in Illinois. With its unique design and purpose, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper regulation, inspection, and risk management in maintaining water security for communities. By understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with structures like the Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam, enthusiasts can gain valuable insights into the intersection of water resources, climate resilience, and infrastructure development in the region.
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 Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skillet Fork At Wayne City | 27 cfs | → |
| Casey Fork At Mount Vernon | 6 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River Below Clay City | 172 cfs | → |
| Rayse Creek Near Waltonville | 4 cfs | → |
| Little Wabash River At Carmi | 2,330 cfs | → |
| Bonpas Creek At Browns | 5 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
- Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11s, R6e) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12s, R6e)
- 1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11s, R13e) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
- Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
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About Wayne City Perched Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Wayne City Perched Reservoir 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.
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