Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam dam
Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam
Located in Monroe, Illinois, the Lake of The Woods 2 Dam is a privately-owned structure regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The dam, situated on the TRIB LONG CREEK, serves a primary purpose of recreation and is classified as an Earth dam with a Buttress core type. While specific details such as height, length, and volume are not available, the dam is noted to have a high hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Despite limited information on its construction and specifications, the Lake of The Woods 2 Dam stands as a crucial element in the local water resource management system. The dam's operation is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement, ensuring its structural integrity and safety for surrounding communities. With its uncontrolled spillway type and high hazard potential, the dam's risk management measures play a vital role in mitigating potential threats and safeguarding downstream areas from flooding.
While the Lake of The Woods 2 Dam may lack certain detailed data points, its essential role in providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in Illinois cannot be understated. With ongoing state oversight and a commitment to safety and risk assessment, this dam remains a key asset in maintaining the delicate balance between water conservation and public safety 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 Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek Near Hecker | 462 cfs | → |
| Kaskaskia River At New Athens | 12,200 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek Near Freeburg | 1,670 cfs | → |
| Martigney Creek Near Arnold | 4 cfs | → |
| Mattese Creek Near Mattese | 9 cfs | → |
| Gravois Creek Near Mehlville | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam.
Boat launches
- Il 13 New Athens
- Randolph County
- North 1st Street 2252, Fayetteville
- Williamson Road Oakville
- Phegley Resort Lane Randolph County
- Davis Street Ferry Road East Carondelet
Campgrounds
- Scott Afb Military
- Fort Kaskaskia State Park
- Randolph County State Conservation Area
- Horseshoe Lake Recreation Area
Paddle runs
Track Lake Of The Woods 2 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 Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam
Where does the data for Lake Of The Woods 2 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 High 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 Lake Of The Woods 2 Dam.