New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Pike County, Illinois, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam
The primary purpose of New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Pittsfield (local government). It impounds the Blue Creek near Florence.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 690 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,121 acre-feet. Completed in 1961, 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 05/05/2023.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Nearest City | Florence |
| River/Stream | Blue Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.63076, -90.74348 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,993 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF PITTSFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00741 |
| Federal ID | IL00741 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |