Techumseh is an other dam located in Hardin County, Illinois, built in 1976. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Techumseh
The primary purpose of Techumseh is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Tr-big Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 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 09/29/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hardin |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.48403, -88.32692 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50614 |
| Federal ID | IL50614 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |