248th Avenue Dam
Key Takeaway
248th Avenue Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IL55065 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
MOSER ENTERPRISES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of 248th Avenue Dam?
248th Avenue Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates 248th Avenue Dam?
248th Avenue Dam is owned by MOSER ENTERPRISES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was 248th Avenue Dam built?
248th Avenue Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of 248th Avenue Dam?
248th Avenue Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is 248th Avenue Dam?
248th Avenue Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was 248th Avenue Dam last inspected?
248th Avenue Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.