Barths Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Barths Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01017 |
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
ARNO BARTH
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barths Lake Dam?
Barths Lake 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 Barths Lake Dam?
Barths Lake Dam is owned by ARNO BARTH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barths Lake Dam built?
Barths Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Barths Lake Dam?
Barths Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Barths Lake Dam?
Barths Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Barths Lake Dam last inspected?
Barths Lake Dam was last inspected on June 1, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.