Farmland Industries Lake Dam dam
Farmland Industries Lake Dam
Farmland Industries Lake Dam, located in Wayne County, Illinois, was completed in 1996 and serves as a vital water supply source in the region. This private earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1780 feet, has a storage capacity of 510 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for various purposes. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards.
With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment rating, Farmland Industries Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water management and flood control along the tributary of Little Wabash River. Despite its uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2016. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam's risk management measures are in place to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities.
Managed by Whitehead Engineering, Farmland Industries Lake Dam demonstrates a commitment to sustainable water resource management and environmental stewardship. As a significant infrastructure project in the area, the dam continues to provide reliable water supply for agricultural, industrial, and municipal needs, contributing to the resilience of the local ecosystem in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam serves as a prime example of the importance of proper dam maintenance and regulation in safeguarding our 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 Farmland Industries Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wabash River Below Clay City | 172 cfs | → |
| Bonpas Creek At Browns | 5 cfs | → |
| Skillet Fork At Wayne City | 27 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At Mt. Carmel | 30,400 cfs | → |
| Embarras River At Ste. Marie | 665 cfs | → |
| Wabash River At New Harmony | 34,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Farmland Industries Lake Dam.
Track Farmland Industries Lake Dam 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 Farmland Industries Lake Dam
Where does the data for Farmland Industries Lake 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 Farmland Industries Lake Dam.