Sparta Old City Reservoir Dam

Illinois — Randolph County — TRIB MAXWELL CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyRandolph
RiverTRIB MAXWELL CREEK
Coordinates38.10577, -89.69541

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage289 acre-ft
Max Storage289 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJune 29, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SPARTA
Other NameOld 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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