Altamont
System Information
System Description
Water is pumped from Lake Altamont (Altamont New Reservoir) to the treatment plant at 350 gpm. Its reservoir capacity has never been measured and may be overestimated.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
None
Population Served: |
2513 |
County: |
Effingham |
Watersheds: |
Little Wabash |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Lake Altamont |
IR |
Turkey Cr |
1.08 |
40 |
950 |
1980 |
923.9 |
1989 Study: |
50-year drought yield sufficient at present level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
No data available |
Developments since 1989:
Lake Altamont dropped to record low levels during the 2005 drought, but it has since recovered. The community's old lake is now privately owned and cannot be used as an emergency supply.
Notes and Terminology
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