Springfield Lakeside Ash Disposal Pond Dam
Springfield Lakeside Ash Disposal Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Sangamon County, Illinois, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Springfield Lakeside Ash Disposal Pond Dam
Springfield Lakeside Ash Disposal Pond Dam is a dam in Sangamon, Illinois. The dam is owned by City Water, Light & Power (local government). It impounds the Sugar Creek-offstream near Springfield.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 3,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 37 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 680 acre-feet. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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 12/03/2024.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Nearest City | Springfield |
| River/Stream | Sugar Creek-offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.76667, -89.60214 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 655 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY WATER, LIGHT & POWER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50232 |
| Federal ID | IL50232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |