Solomon Lake Dam 1
Solomon Lake Dam 1 is an earth dam located in De Witt County, Illinois, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Solomon Lake Dam 1
The primary purpose of Solomon Lake Dam 1 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Solomon Lake Inc.;solomon Lake Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr- Salt Creek W N Fork near Birkbeck.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 11/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | De Witt |
| Nearest City | Birkbeck |
| River/Stream | Tr- Salt Creek W N Fork |
| Coordinates | 40.23921, -88.81525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 155 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SOLOMON LAKE INC.;SOLOMON LAKE INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40015 |
| Federal ID | IL40015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |