Newell Dam
Newell Dam is an earth dam located in Iroquois County, Illinois, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newell Dam
The primary purpose of Newell Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bayles Lake Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Spring Creek near Loda-offstream.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,096 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 11/11/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Nearest City | Loda-offstream |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.53051, -88.09623 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,096 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,096 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BAYLES LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00262 |
| Federal ID | IL00262 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |