Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam

TRIB NASHVILLE CREEK· Washington, Illinois· Built 1935· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1935 and is 91 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL)
Dam Length260 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)
NID IDIL00396

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 28, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CITY OF NASHVILLE

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 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 Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam is owned by CITY OF NASHVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam built?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam was completed in 1935, making it 91 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 Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 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 Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam last inspected?

Nashville City Reservoir 2 Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2018. 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.