New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 90.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.0K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00741 |
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 PITTSFIELD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 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 New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam is owned by CITY OF PITTSFIELD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam built?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 48 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 New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
New Pittsfield Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.