Wee Ma Tuk Lake Dam, located in Fulton County, Illinois, is a private dam designed by TRUAX TRAER COAL CO.
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The dam, completed in 1965, stands at a height of 42 feet and has a length of 1400 feet. It serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a normal storage capacity of 1889 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 3247 acre-feet. The dam sits on Put Creek and has a drainage area of 18.64 square miles.
With a spillway width of 712 feet and a significant hazard potential, Wee Ma Tuk Lake Dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The dam has an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, and its inspection frequency is every 3 years. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the condition assessment of the dam is not available, and emergency action plans were last revised in 2008. Located in the Kansas City District, the dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area in case of a failure, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and monitoring.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
1400 |
Dam Height |
42 |
River Or Stream |
PUT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
123.7 |
Drainage Area |
18.64 |
Nid Storage |
3247 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
42 |
Spoon River At Seville
|
143cfs |
Spoon River At London Mills
|
86cfs |
Illinois River At Kingston Mines
|
5510cfs |
Mackinaw River Near Green Valley
|
32cfs |
Sangamon River Near Oakford
|
377cfs |
Fondulac Creek Near East Peoria
|
0cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Fulton County Rec Area
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Canton Lake
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Rice Lake State Conservation Area
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