Breese Perched Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2004 |
| NID ID | IL50512 |
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
CITY OF BREESE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Breese Perched Reservoir Dam?
Breese Perched Reservoir 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 Breese Perched Reservoir Dam?
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam is owned by CITY OF BREESE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Breese Perched Reservoir Dam built?
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Breese Perched Reservoir Dam?
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Breese Perched Reservoir Dam?
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Breese Perched Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Breese Perched Reservoir Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.