Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 405 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01046 |
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 BUNKER HILL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 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 Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam is owned by CITY OF BUNKER HILL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam built?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 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 Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam last inspected?
Bunker Hill Reservoir 2 Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.