Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00895 |
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
NUGENT & SHAPANSKI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 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 Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam is owned by NUGENT & SHAPANSKI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam built?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 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 Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam last inspected?
Nugent-Schpanski 4 Lake Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.