Newton Power Station Lake Dam
Illinois — Jasper County — WEATHER CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| River | WEATHER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.88474, -88.30406 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 49,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,750 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 7, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | DYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC. |
| Other Name | Newton Power Station Lake |
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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.