Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam

OFFSTREAM SANGAMON R· Champaign, Illinois· 18 ft tall
Significant Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL)
Dam Length500 ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50733

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 30, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam?

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam?

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam is owned by information not available (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam?

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf 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 Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam?

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf 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 Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam last inspected?

Sangamon Valley Pwd Pcf Dam was last inspected on May 30, 2023. 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.