Birchlers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Birchlers 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 | 22 ft (taller than 35.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00563 |
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
VINCENT A. BIRCHLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Birchlers Lake Dam?
Birchlers 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 Birchlers Lake Dam?
Birchlers Lake Dam is owned by VINCENT A. BIRCHLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Birchlers Lake Dam built?
Birchlers 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 Birchlers Lake Dam?
Birchlers 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 Birchlers Lake Dam?
Birchlers Lake Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Birchlers Lake Dam last inspected?
Birchlers Lake Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.