Msdgc Sludge Pond 1-3a Dam
Msdgc Sludge Pond 1-3a Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, Illinois, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Msdgc Sludge Pond 1-3a Dam
Msdgc Sludge Pond 1-3a Dam is a dam in Fulton, Illinois. The dam is owned by Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (local government). It impounds the Evelen Branch-offstream near Bryant-offstream.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 14,350 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,695 acre-feet. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 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 10/28/2022.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Bryant-offstream |
| River/Stream | Evelen Branch-offstream |
| Coordinates | 40.50102, -90.10468 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 14,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL01206 |
| Federal ID | IL01206 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |