Putnam County Conservation District Dam is an earth dam located in Putnam County, Illinois, built in 1993. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 90% 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 Putnam County Conservation District Dam
The primary purpose of Putnam County Conservation District Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Putnam County Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Trib Clear Creek.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. Completed in 1993, the structure is 33 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/10/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Trib Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16554, -89.29114 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 471 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Putnam County Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50295 |
| Federal ID | IL50295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |