Carner Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Carner Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01193 |
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
BOB CARNER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Carner Lake Dam?
Carner 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 Carner Lake Dam?
Carner Lake Dam is owned by BOB CARNER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Carner Lake Dam built?
Carner Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Carner Lake Dam?
Carner 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 Carner Lake Dam?
Carner Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Carner Lake Dam last inspected?
Carner Lake Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.