Mcgraw Lake Dam, located in New Athens, Illinois, is a privately-owned structure regulating the flow of the Trib Silver Creek.
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Built in 1927, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and stretches 270 feet in length, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, this dam has a spillway width of 15 feet and is categorized as having a low hazard potential.
Despite being State-regulated and regularly inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the condition assessment of Mcgraw Lake Dam is currently listed as "Not Available". The dam's risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. While emergency preparedness measures such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) have not been documented, the dam's overall risk management measures have not been specified either. With its location in St. Clair County and its association with the St. Louis District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mcgraw Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure, recreation, and environmental risk management.
Year Completed |
1927 |
Dam Length |
270 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB SILVER CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
54 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Silver Creek Near Freeburg
|
28cfs |
Kaskaskia River At New Athens
|
549cfs |
Richland Creek Near Hecker
|
13cfs |
Kaskaskia River Near Venedy Station
|
434cfs |
Silver Creek Near Troy
|
5cfs |
Mississippi River At St. Louis
|
80100cfs |