Newton Power Station Lake Dam

Jasper County, Illinois (near INGRAHAM)

River/Stream: WEATHER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
54 ft
Dam Length
1,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
49,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1975
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
59,450 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2025-10-07

Hazard Classification: Significant — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
IL00664
State
Illinois (IL)
Coordinates
38.88474, -88.30406
Age
51 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.