Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam dam
Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam
The Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam, located in Antioch, Illinois, serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure for debris control along the offstream of Lake Marie. Owned by the state of Illinois and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and spans a length of 2500 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, the dam plays a key role in managing sediment and debris in the area.
Constructed by HDR, the Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam features a controlled spillway with a width of 8 feet and uncontrolled outlet gates. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment, highlighting the need for regular inspection and maintenance. With a very high risk assessment rating, it is essential for emergency action plans and risk management measures to be in place to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this important structure in protecting the surrounding environment and water resources.
As an enthusiast of water resources and climate, the Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam offers a fascinating case study in debris control and sediment management. With its strategic location and design features, this dam plays a vital role in protecting the local ecosystem and waterways. However, the high hazard potential and lack of recent condition assessment underscore the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the continued functionality and safety of this critical infrastructure.
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 Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nippersink Creek Near Spring Grove | 142 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Old Mill Creek | 16 cfs | → |
| Fox River Near New Munster | 509 cfs | → |
| Des Plaines River At Russell | 29 cfs | → |
| Nippersink Creek Above Wonder Lake | 26 cfs | → |
| Boone Creek Near Mc Henry | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam.
Boat launches
- Il 173 Lake County
- Chain-O-Lakes State Park Lake County
- Camp Lake -- Access Off 113th St
- Camp Lake -- Access At Along 286th
- Camp Lake -- Access At End Of 106th Pl
- Benet Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Mud Lake West
- Fourth Lake Resort Campsite
- North Branch Conservation Area (Cyclists Only)
- Rv Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Tent Camping @ Big Foot Beach State Park
- Lake Geneva Youth Camp
Fishing spots
Track Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam
Where does the data for Coopers Farm Sediment Storage 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 Coopers Farm Sediment Storage Dam.