Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam dam
Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam
Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam, located in Randolph, Illinois, serves as a vital structure for debris control along the tributary of the Kaskaskia River. Built in 1992 by RHUTASEL & ASSOC., this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches over 5000 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 860 acre-feet, it plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in the area while posing a low hazard potential.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the dam is regularly inspected and meets state regulatory standards for design, inspection, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a moderate risk level, the dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment. While the emergency action plan (EAP) status is not available, the dam's hazard potential remains low, providing a sense of security for nearby residents and landowners in the event of any unforeseen incidents.
In the picturesque city of Kaskaskia, the Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts. Its strategic location and purposeful design make it a critical infrastructure for maintaining the ecological balance of the surrounding area, showcasing the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our natural environment 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 Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi River At Chester | 237,000 cfs | → |
| South Fork Saline Creek Near Perryville | 21 cfs | → |
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 3,870 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 11,000 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Big River Below Desloge | 96 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Water Street Chester
- Randolph County
- Choctaw Drive St. Francois County
- Il 13 New Athens
- Il 151 Jackson County
Campgrounds
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Hawn State Park
- Johnson Creek
- Johnson Creek Campground
- Pyramid State Park
Paddle runs
- 1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
- 1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
- Forest Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 4, T33n, R5e To Forest Boundary At South Section Line Of Sec 35, T32n, R5e
Track Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam
Where does the data for Site B Dredge Disposal 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 Site B Dredge Disposal Pond Dam.