Briar Patch Club Dam
Key Takeaway
Briar Patch Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 16.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 198 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00404 |
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
EUGENE VINCENT
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Briar Patch Club Dam?
Briar Patch Club 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 Briar Patch Club Dam?
Briar Patch Club Dam is owned by EUGENE VINCENT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Briar Patch Club Dam built?
Briar Patch Club Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Briar Patch Club Dam?
Briar Patch Club 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 Briar Patch Club Dam?
Briar Patch Club Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Briar Patch Club Dam last inspected?
Briar Patch Club Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.