Chain Lake Water Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Chain Lake Water Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 10% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 15.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,150 acres |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50428 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chain Lake Water Control Dam?
Chain Lake Water Control 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 Chain Lake Water Control Dam?
Chain Lake Water Control Dam is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chain Lake Water Control Dam built?
Chain Lake Water Control Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Chain Lake Water Control Dam?
Chain Lake Water Control Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chain Lake Water Control Dam?
Chain Lake Water Control Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Chain Lake Water Control Dam last inspected?
Chain Lake Water Control Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.