Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50426 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF TAYLORVILLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin 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 Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF TAYLORVILLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam built?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Lake Taylorville Locust Creek Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.