Newton Power Station Lake Dam, Illinois, USA

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Quick Facts About Newton Power Station Lake Dam

Location: Jasper, Illinois
Coordinates: 38.88474, -88.30406
River: Weather Creek River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1975
Dam Height: 54 ft (16 m)
Dam Length: 1,700 ft (518 m)
Dam Capacity: 49,600 acre-ft (61,181 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Newton Power Station Lake Dam Information

Newton Power Station Lake Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Ingraham, Jasper, Illinois.

The dam, which is on the Weather Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by SARGENT & LUNDY ENGINEERS and commissioned in 1975 and is currently owned by DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC..

Newton Power Station Lake Dam Structure

The Newton Power Station Lake Dam is approximately 1,700 feet (518 m) long, 54 feet (16 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Newton Power Station Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 28,500 acre-ft (35,154 Ml) and maximum capacity of 49,600 acre-ft (61,181 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,750 acres (708 ha) and the total catchment area is 48 square miles (124 square kilometres).

Newton Power Station Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 880 feet (268 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 59450 cubic feet per second (1683 cubic metres per second).

Newton Power Station Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Newton Power Station Lake Dam
Jasper, Illinois
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 54 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,700 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 49,600 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 48 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Newton Power Station Lake Dam Weather

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Newton Power Station Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Newton Power Station Lake Dam?

Newton Power Station Lake Dam is in Illinois.

In which county is the Newton Power Station Lake Dam?

Newton Power Station Lake Dam is in Jasper County.

How high is the Newton Power Station Lake Dam?

Newton Power Station Lake Dam is 54 feet high.

How long is the Newton Power Station Lake Dam?

Newton Power Station Lake Dam is 1,700 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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