Newton Station Ash Pond is a dam located in Jasper County, Illinois. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 2,400 ft long. 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 Newton Station Ash Pond
Newton Station Ash Pond is a dam in Jasper, Illinois. The dam is public utility-owned. It impounds the Newton Lake.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across.
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 10/07/2025.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| River/Stream | Newton Lake |
| Coordinates | 38.92275, -88.29022 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50719 |
| Federal ID | IL50719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |