Temporary Sangamon River Dam
Temporary Sangamon River Dam is an other dam located in Sangamon County, Illinois. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Temporary Sangamon River Dam
The primary purpose of Temporary Sangamon River Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Water, Light & Power (public utility). It impounds the Sangamon River near Springfield.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 341 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet.
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 11/05/2019.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Sangamon River |
| Coordinates | 39.81469, -89.54005 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 341 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY WATER, LIGHT & POWER |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50147 |
| Federal ID | IL50147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |