Bleyar Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bleyar Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00943 |
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
FRANK BLEYAR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bleyar Lake Dam?
Bleyar 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 Bleyar Lake Dam?
Bleyar Lake Dam is owned by FRANK BLEYAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bleyar Lake Dam built?
Bleyar Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Bleyar Lake Dam?
Bleyar Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bleyar Lake Dam?
Bleyar Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Bleyar Lake Dam last inspected?
Bleyar Lake Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.