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Lake Mattoon Dam, located in Effingham, Illinois, is a significant earth dam completed in 1957 with a primary purpose of recreation and water supply.
Managed by the local government, the dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 2250 feet, providing a storage capacity of 22,569 acre-feet and serving a drainage area of 57 square miles. The dam's spillway, with a width of 350 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 28,273 cubic feet per second into the Little Wabash River.
With a hazard potential classified as significant and a moderate risk assessment level, Lake Mattoon Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The dam's condition assessment is currently unavailable, and an Emergency Action Plan was last revised in 2004. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management and recreational activities in the region, drawing the attention of water resource and climate enthusiasts for its design by Wilson & Anderson Engineers and its impact on the local ecosystem.
Whitley Creek Near Allenville
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32cfs |
Little Wabash River Near Effingham
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237cfs |
Kaskaskia River At Shelbyville
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1570cfs |
Kaskaskia River At Cooks Mills
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721cfs |
Kaskaskia River Near Cowden
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1820cfs |
Robinson Creek Near Shelbyville
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82cfs |
Dam Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
57 |
Year Completed |
1957 |
Nid Storage |
22569 |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Surface Area |
980 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE WABASH RIVER |
Dam Length |
2250 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Height |
46 |
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Gibson City Park
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Coon Creek - Shelbyville Lake
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Opossum Creek - Shelbyville Lake
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Fox Ridge State Park
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Jurgens City Park
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Sam Parr State Park
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