Sangamon River
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Located just south of Reas Bridge in Decatur, IL. This river feeds into Lake Decatur just to the south. Water is mostly calm and shallow here. No dangers observed, but shoreline is lined with medium-sized rocks. Gravel parking lot that is right along the water.
Location created by
Jen Hemphill
- Group: Winter Chloride Watchers
- Site ID: R0500111
- Lat: 39.8824084
- Lng: -88.8603741
- Waterbody Type: River
- Timezone: America/Chicago
Latest photos
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2024-04-05
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2024-03-07
Site still being used by construction crew. Took sample next to fenced-off area.
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2024-02-08
Construction on Reas Bridge. Sampling location fenced off for construction machinery. Took water ...
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2024-01-05
Ice observed in small fragments along shoreline and rocks, but not extensive.
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2023-11-17
Vaisala WXT 536 weather station used
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2023-03-20
Chlorophyll a - 1.29 RFU Turbidity - 74 FNU Measurements taken with an EXO2 sonde and sensors.
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2023-02-13
9.63 FNU turbidity EXO2 Used for water quality data
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2023-01-06
EXO2 used for water quality data
Sangamon River : Sangamon River at Reas Bridge
Observed on
2022-11-22
Ice was melting and breaking along the shore. Ice wasn't consistent across area due to the warmin...