Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam
Key Takeaway
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 874 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50633 |
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
SIPC
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam is owned by SIPC (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam built?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam last inspected?
Sipc/Southern Delta/Freshwater Impoundment Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.