Lake Thunderhawk Dam, located in Johnson County, Illinois, is a privately owned earth dam completed in 1975 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Standing at a height of 31 feet and stretching 490 feet in length, the dam holds a storage capacity of 383 acre-feet and is situated along the Little Saline River. Despite being uncontrolled, the dam has a spillway width of 42 feet and a low hazard potential rating.
The dam, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with guidelines. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam is considered to have some vulnerabilities that may require additional risk management measures in the future. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment, but its overall condition is deemed as not available.
Lake Thunderhawk Dam serves as a vital recreational resource for the community of Mitchellsville, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water-based activities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams like Lake Thunderhawk becomes increasingly crucial to ensure their resilience and safety in the face of evolving climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
490 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE SALINE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
383 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
31 |
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills
|
6cfs |
Lusk Creek Near Eddyville
|
7cfs |
Crab Orchard Creek Near Marion
|
0cfs |
Cache River At Forman
|
29cfs |
Big Muddy River At Plumfield
|
49cfs |
Ohio River At Metropolis
|
444000cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Ondessonk
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Red Bud Campground
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Teal Pond Campground
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Bear Branch Horse Resort
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