Boettcher Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Boettcher Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50734 |
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
BOETTCHER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boettcher Lake Dam?
Boettcher 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 Boettcher Lake Dam?
Boettcher Lake Dam is owned by BOETTCHER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boettcher Lake Dam built?
Boettcher Lake Dam was completed in 2003, making it 23 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 Boettcher Lake Dam?
Boettcher 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 Boettcher Lake Dam?
Boettcher Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Boettcher Lake Dam last inspected?
Boettcher Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.