Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 14,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,550 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50504 |
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
DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC.
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond 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 Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam is owned by DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC. (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam built?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond 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 Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond 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 Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond 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 Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam last inspected?
Newton Power Station Supplemental Cooling Pond Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.