Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski, located in Nutwood, Jersey County, Illinois, is a privately owned dam designed by the USDA NRCS for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1965, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and has a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 192 acre-feet. It serves multiple purposes including irrigation, recreation, and other uses, with a drainage area of 0.44 square miles and a maximum discharge rate of 184 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam's primary source agency is the Illinois state government, and it is located on the TR- Otter Creek South Fork river or stream. The dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Available," with an undetermined hazard potential and no emergency action plan in place.
Although the dam's risk assessment, management measures, and other related information are not provided, its design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ensure that it meets regulatory standards for safety and functionality. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski to be an intriguing site for studying the intersection of human infrastructure with natural water systems in Illinois.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
TR- OTTER CREEK S FORK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
192 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
45 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pelikan-Surgeon-Shapanski