West Frankfort New City Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,155 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 4.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 206 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,750 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00010 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of West Frankfort New City Lake Dam?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates West Frankfort New City Lake Dam?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam is owned by CITY OF WEST FRANKFORT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was West Frankfort New City Lake Dam built?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 West Frankfort New City Lake Dam?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is West Frankfort New City Lake Dam?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 West Frankfort New City Lake Dam last inspected?
West Frankfort New City Lake Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.