Spaulding Dam Quick Facts
Spaulding Dam Map
Spaulding Dam Information
Spaulding Dam is a concrete earth dam located about 0.1 miles from Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois.
The dam, which is on the Sugar Creek River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.
The dam was designed by BURNS & MCDONNELL and commissioned in 1933 and is currently owned by CITY WATER, LIGHT & POWER.
Spaulding Dam Structure
The Spaulding Dam is approximately 3,300 feet (1,006 m) long, 48 feet (15 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Spaulding Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 53,504 acre-ft (65,996 Ml) and maximum capacity of 101,205 acre-ft (124,834 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 4,224 acres (1,709 ha) and the total catchment area is 265 square miles (686 square kilometres).
Spaulding Dam Spillway
The dam has a 225 feet (69 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 58100 cubic feet per second (1645 cubic metres per second).
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Spaulding Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Spaulding Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 22:37 |
| Sunrise | 07:08 |
| Sunset | 18:18 |
| Temperature (°F) | 39 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 36 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 0 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1030 |
| Humidity (%) | 62 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 5 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Spaulding Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 39 | 56 | 49 | 1025 | 46 | 19 | 27 | N | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 35 | 59 | 50 | 1032 | 32 | 9 | 21 | NNW | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 39 | 67 | 59 | 1027 | 23 | 12 | 26 | S | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 42 | 70 | 63 | 1030 | 30 | 13 | 25 | S | 0 | - | |
| Sat | 47 | 73 | 69 | 1032 | 29 | 7 | 15 | S | 0 | - | |
| Sun | 49 | 75 | 72 | 1028 | 26 | 8 | 14 | SSE | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 50 | 73 | 71 | 1019 | 33 | 16 | 28 | S | 0 | - |  |
| Tue | 55 | 80 | 76 | 1019 | 32 | 12 | 29 | SSW | 0 | - | |
Spaulding Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Spaulding Dam is in Illinois.
Spaulding Dam is in Sangamon County.
Spaulding Dam is 48 feet high.
Spaulding Dam is 3,300 feet long.
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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