Whitfield Lake Dam
Whitfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Macoupin County, Illinois, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Whitfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Whitfield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by James Whitfield (private). It impounds the Adams Branch near Hardin.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 08/02/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macoupin |
| Nearest City | Hardin |
| River/Stream | Adams Branch |
| Coordinates | 39.10754, -89.91653 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 136 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | JAMES WHITFIELD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01048 |
| Federal ID | IL01048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |