Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 291 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50564 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TOWN OF CORTLAND
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam is owned by TOWN OF CORTLAND (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam built?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam last inspected?
Cortland Water Reclamation Facility Cell 3 Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.