Carbon Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carbon Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 14.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50620 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carbon Lake Dam?
Carbon Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carbon Lake Dam?
Carbon Lake Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Carbon Lake Dam?
Carbon 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 Carbon Lake Dam?
Carbon Lake Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Carbon Lake Dam last inspected?
Carbon Lake Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.