Newton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Newton Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01155 |
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
CLEM NEWTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newton Lake Dam?
Newton Lake 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 Newton Lake Dam?
Newton Lake Dam is owned by CLEM NEWTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newton Lake Dam built?
Newton Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Newton Lake Dam?
Newton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Newton Lake Dam?
Newton Lake Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Newton Lake Dam last inspected?
Newton Lake Dam was last inspected on June 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.