Biebell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Biebell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00375 |
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
ARMIN REINHARDT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Biebell Lake Dam?
Biebell 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 Biebell Lake Dam?
Biebell Lake Dam is owned by ARMIN REINHARDT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Biebell Lake Dam built?
Biebell Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Biebell Lake Dam?
Biebell 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 Biebell Lake Dam?
Biebell Lake 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 Biebell Lake Dam last inspected?
Biebell Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.