Blandinsville Storage 2 Dam is an earth dam located in McDonough County, Illinois, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Blandinsville Storage 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Blandinsville Storage 2 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village of Blandinsville (local government). It impounds the Trib Laharpe Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/08/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib Laharpe Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.57811, -90.87307 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Blandinsville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50290 |
| Federal ID | IL50290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |