Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam dam
Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam
Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam, located in Frankfort, Illinois, is a privately owned Earth dam designed by Edmund M Burke Engineering for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the tributary Hickory Creek. The dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 1870 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 88 acre-feet. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 135 feet to manage water flow during peak discharge events.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3 due to its location and potential impact on surrounding areas in case of failure. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in October 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment of the dam is not available, the state of Illinois regulates and inspects the dam to ensure compliance with safety standards. Overall, Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region and is an essential infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
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 Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butterfield Creek At Flossmoor | 4 cfs | → |
| Midlothian Creek At Oak Forest | 1 cfs | → |
| Thorn Creek At Glenwood | 19 cfs | → |
| Deer Creek Near Chicago Heights | 6 cfs | → |
| Tinley Creek Near Palos Park | 1 cfs | → |
| Thorn Creek At Thornton | 38 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam.
Boat launches
- South Halsted Street Riverdale
- 107th Street Palos Township
- Mcguire Parkway Lemont Township
- East 133rd Street Riverdale
- East 138th Street Riverdale
- Tri-State Tollway Justice
Campgrounds
- Pioneer Grove
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Camp Bullfrog Lake
- Kankakee River State Park
- Des Plaines State Conservation Area
- Davis Creek Group Camp
Fishing spots
Track Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam
Where does the data for Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 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 Lakeview Estates Unit 3 Pond 1 Dam.