Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam

TRIB EMBARASS RIVER· Lawrence, Illinois· Built 1990· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL)
Dam Length2,905 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage202 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDIL50102

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: Yes
Last Inspection: June 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam?

Lawrenceville Sewage 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 Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam?

Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF LAWRENCEVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam built?

Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam?

Lawrenceville Sewage Basin 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 Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam?

Lawrenceville Sewage 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 Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam last inspected?

Lawrenceville Sewage Basin Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2019. 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.