Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 5,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 245 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50467 |
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
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment 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 South Fork Sediment Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF TAYLORVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam built?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 South Fork Sediment Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam has a dam height of 17 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 South Fork Sediment Basin Dam last inspected?
Lake Taylorville South Fork Sediment Basin Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.