Lake Waunetta Dam, located in Farrington-Offstream, Illinois, is a privately owned structure designed by the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) with a primary purpose of water supply.
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Completed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and stretches 296 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Lake Waunetta Dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a spillway width of 19 feet. Despite its age, the dam remains in good condition with no available assessment data. Its location along Trib Sugar Creek in Edgar County underscores its importance in managing water supply and mitigating flood risks in the region. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate can appreciate the vital role that Lake Waunetta Dam plays in sustaining the local ecosystem and community.
Year Completed |
1954 |
Dam Length |
296 |
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB SUGAR CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
24 |
Wabash River At Terre Haute
|
1770cfs |
Big Raccoon Creek At Coxville
|
138cfs |
Wabash River At Montezuma
|
2010cfs |
Eel River At Bowling Green
|
145cfs |
Wabash River At Riverton Ind
|
1870cfs |
Busseron Creek Near Carlisle
|
452cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Camp Wildwood
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Paris City Park
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Hawthorne County Park
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