Briarwood Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Briarwood Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| NID ID | IL50727 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Briarwood Lake Dam?
Briarwood 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 Briarwood Lake Dam?
Briarwood Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Briarwood Lake Dam?
Briarwood 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 Briarwood Lake Dam?
Briarwood 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 Briarwood Lake Dam last inspected?
Briarwood Lake Dam was last inspected on August 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.