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Omaha Township Civic Center Dam, also known as Omaha Reservoir 2, is a significant earth dam located in Gallatin County, Illinois.
Completed in 1980, this dam stands at 18 feet high and spans 450 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 314 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for water supply, serving as a crucial resource for the surrounding area.
Owned by the local government and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Omaha Township Civic Center Dam plays a vital role in managing the water resources in the region. This dam, situated along the Trib Bear Creek, has a spillway type of uncontrolled and features uncontrolled outlet gates. Although the condition assessment is not available, the hazard potential is deemed significant, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3.
With its strategic location and essential role in water supply, the Omaha Township Civic Center Dam serves as a key infrastructure for the community of Omaha, Illinois. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, this dam represents a critical piece of the region's water management system, ensuring the availability of water for various purposes. Its design by CLARK, DEITZ ENGINEERS reflects a commitment to sustainable water resource management and underscores the importance of maintaining and regulating such vital infrastructure for the benefit of the local population.
Little Wabash River At Carmi
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8020cfs |
Ohio River At Old Shawneetown
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259000cfs |
South Fork Saline River Nr Carrier Mills
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28cfs |
Wabash River At New Harmony
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71800cfs |
Lusk Creek Near Eddyville
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13cfs |
Big Creek Near Wadesville
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17cfs |
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
450 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB BEAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
332 |
Nid Storage |
314 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
18 |
Russell Cemetery, Approx 1/4 Mile North Of Karbers Ridge Road To Proclamation Boundary, 1 Mile Nw Of Elizabethtown,Il
Wallace Cemetery Approx 2.5 Miles Nw Of Herod, Il To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda Jobs Corp Center
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1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11S, R13E) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il