Newton Lake Dam
Newton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Marshall County, Illinois, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Newton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Newton Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clem Newton (private). It impounds the Trib Crow Creek near Broadmore.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 490 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 06/02/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marshall |
| Nearest City | Broadmore |
| River/Stream | Trib Crow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.14224, -89.62642 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CLEM NEWTON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01155 |
| Federal ID | IL01155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |