Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon
Key Takeaway
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50084 |
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
CITY OF VANDALIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon 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 Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon is owned by CITY OF VANDALIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon built?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon 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 Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon has a dam height of 16 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 Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon last inspected?
Vandalia Wastewater Treatment Lagoon was last inspected on September 17, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.