Bruington Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bruington Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 83.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00436 |
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
TED BRUINGTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bruington Lake Dam?
Bruington 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 Bruington Lake Dam?
Bruington Lake Dam is owned by TED BRUINGTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bruington Lake Dam built?
Bruington Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Bruington Lake Dam?
Bruington 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 Bruington Lake Dam?
Bruington Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Bruington Lake Dam last inspected?
Bruington Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.