Augusta Lake Dam
Augusta Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Hancock County, Illinois, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Augusta Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Augusta Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Mr. Steckler, N. Lansing, R. Lansing (private). It impounds the Trib Flour Creek near Birmingham.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 513 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1945, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/08/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Nearest City | Birmingham |
| River/Stream | Trib Flour Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.26272, -90.92076 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 513 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,313 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MR. STECKLER, N. LANSING, R. LANSING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00252 |
| Federal ID | IL00252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |