Bertinettis Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bertinettis Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 684 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 402 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00679 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
C. F. BERTINETTI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bertinettis Lake Dam?
Bertinettis Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bertinettis Lake Dam?
Bertinettis Lake Dam is owned by C. F. BERTINETTI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bertinettis Lake Dam built?
Bertinettis Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Bertinettis Lake Dam?
Bertinettis 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 Bertinettis Lake Dam?
Bertinettis 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 Bertinettis Lake Dam last inspected?
Bertinettis Lake Dam was last inspected on July 3, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.