Newton Power Station Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateIllinois
CountyJasper
Nearest CityINGRAHAM
River/StreamWEATHER CREEK
Coordinates38.88474, -88.30406

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length1,700 ft
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,600 acre-ft
Max Storage49,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage28,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,750 acres
Drainage Area48 sq mi
Max Discharge59,450 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDYNEGY MIDWEST GENERATION, INC.
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/07/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDIL00664
Federal IDIL00664
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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