Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam, located in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction infrastructure along the TRIB LICK CR tributary.
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Owned and regulated by the State of Illinois with oversight from the IDNR, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 9.7 feet with a storage capacity of 115.7 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 460 feet and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 4 feet.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Rising Moon Road Detention Area Dam plays a vital role in managing flood risks in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 323 cubic feet per second. The dam's condition assessment is currently not available, but it undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its continued functionality. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical component of the local water resource infrastructure, contributing to the overall risk management efforts in the area.
Dam Length |
460 |
Dam Height |
9.7 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB LICK CR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
15.4 |
Drainage Area |
1.18 |
Nid Storage |
115.7 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Spring Creek At Springfield
|
7cfs |
South Fork Sangamon River Nr Rochester
|
11cfs |
Sangamon River At Riverton
|
125cfs |
Sangamon River At Petersburg
|
209cfs |
Lake Fork Near Cornland
|
17cfs |
Salt Creek Near Greenview
|
204cfs |