Powerton Station Former Ash Basin dam
Powerton Station Former Ash Basin
Powerton Station Former Ash Basin in Tazewell, Illinois, is a significant water resource managed by the public utility, with state regulations ensuring its proper maintenance and inspection. This former ash basin, completed in 1980, serves a primary purpose that falls under the "Other" category, with its Earth dam type and Buttress core type standing at a height of 30 feet. Its spillway type is labeled as "Uncontrolled," with a width of 3 feet, and it poses a significant hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating.
Located along the Illinois River offstream, Powerton Station Former Ash Basin is under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, with a designated inspection frequency of 3. While the condition assessment is currently not available, the risk management measures are being continuously evaluated to mitigate potential risks. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps readiness remain unspecified, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness for any unforeseen events.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Powerton Station Former Ash Basin offers a fascinating case study in dam management and risk assessment. Its historical significance, structural details, and environmental implications make it a subject of interest for those passionate about water resource sustainability and climate resilience. As efforts continue to ensure the safety and integrity of this crucial infrastructure, the public utility's role in safeguarding this asset underscores the importance of proactive management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Powerton Station Former Ash Basin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River At Kingston Mines | 24,600 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Green Valley | 448 cfs | → |
| Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria | 0 cfs | → |
| Farm Creek At Farmdale | 11 cfs | → |
| Mackinaw River Near Congerville | 294 cfs | → |
| Salt Creek Near Greenview | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Powerton Station Former Ash Basin.
Boat launches
- Mendenhall Park
- Spring Lake Road Tazewell County
- Sebree Road Fulton County
- Lakeland Park Road 26005, Canton
- Lakeview Drive 1717, Eureka
- West Jefferson Street 598, Havana
Track Powerton Station Former Ash Basin 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 Powerton Station Former Ash Basin
Where does the data for Powerton Station Former Ash Basin 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 Significant 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 Powerton Station Former Ash Basin.