Bay Creek Structure 5 Dam
Bay Creek Structure 5 Dam is an earth dam located in Pope County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Bay Creek Structure 5 Dam
The primary purpose of Bay Creek Structure 5 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bay Creek Conservancy District (local government). It impounds the Bay Creek near Robbs-offstream.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 911 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 13,779 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope |
| Nearest City | Robbs-offstream |
| River/Stream | Bay Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.48436, -88.68871 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 911 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13,779 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13,779 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,690 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BAY CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00040 |
| Federal ID | IL00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |