Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam

TRIB PIGEON ROOST CREEK· Alexander, Illinois· Built 1998· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL)
Dam Length2,644 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage64 acre-ft
Normal Storage34 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDIL50433

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 14, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CENTRAL ALEXANDER COUNTY SANITARY DIST.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam is owned by CENTRAL ALEXANDER COUNTY SANITARY DIST. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam built?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam has a dam height of 7 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam last inspected?

Central Alexander County Sewage Treatment Pond Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.