Barclay Station Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Barclay Station Detention Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1993 and is 33 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50192 |
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
PENOBSCOT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barclay Station Detention Dam?
Barclay Station Detention 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 Barclay Station Detention Dam?
Barclay Station Detention Dam is owned by PENOBSCOT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barclay Station Detention Dam built?
Barclay Station Detention Dam was completed in 1993, making it 33 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 Barclay Station Detention Dam?
Barclay Station Detention 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 Barclay Station Detention Dam?
Barclay Station Detention Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Barclay Station Detention Dam last inspected?
Barclay Station Detention Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.