Beil Lake 1 East Dam

TRIB DOUGALS CREEK· St. Clair, Illinois· Built 1942· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Beil Lake 1 East Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1942 and is 84 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL)
Dam Length345 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage112 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)
NID IDIL00799

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 8, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

CHARLES BELL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beil Lake 1 East Dam?

Beil Lake 1 East 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 Beil Lake 1 East Dam?

Beil Lake 1 East Dam is owned by CHARLES BELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Beil Lake 1 East Dam built?

Beil Lake 1 East Dam was completed in 1942, making it 84 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 Beil Lake 1 East Dam?

Beil Lake 1 East 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 Beil Lake 1 East Dam?

Beil Lake 1 East Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Beil Lake 1 East Dam last inspected?

Beil Lake 1 East Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.