Old Tom Creek Ws Str 29
Old Tom Creek Ws Str 29 is an earth dam located in Henderson County, Illinois, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Old Tom Creek Ws Str 29
The primary purpose of Old Tom Creek Ws Str 29 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Clyde Young;clyde Young (local government). It impounds the Tr- Old Tom Creek N near Biggsville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 391 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 05/25/2024.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Nearest City | Biggsville |
| River/Stream | Tr- Old Tom Creek N |
| Coordinates | 40.88433, -90.79362 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 391 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 472 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CLYDE YOUNG;CLYDE YOUNG |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL40036 |
| Federal ID | IL40036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |