Sparta New City Reservoir Dam

Illinois — Randolph County — MAXWELL CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRandolph
RiverMAXWELL CREEK
Coordinates38.13051, -89.68592

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length792 ft
NID Storage393 acre-ft
Max Storage393 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionOctober 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SPARTA
Other NameNew City Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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