The Wabash Valley Club Conservation Lake Dam, located in Wabash, Illinois, is a privately-owned earth dam designed by George Gill & George Schuh in 1950 for recreational purposes on Sugar Creek.
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The dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 675 feet, providing a storage capacity of 69 acre-feet with a normal storage level of 54 acre-feet. It is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and has a low hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a last inspection date in June 2019 and an inspection frequency of every 5 years. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam is reported to meet regulatory guidelines and has not had any emergency preparedness plans or inundation maps prepared. The risk management measures for the dam are currently not specified, but the overall risk level is considered moderate. With its scenic location and recreational focus, the Wabash Valley Club Conservation Lake Dam serves as a vital component of the local environment and water resource management in the area.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
69 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
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7310cfs |
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0cfs |
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853cfs |
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|
64cfs |
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|
2cfs |
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|
7250cfs |