Dan Brown Dam

TRIB MACKINAW R· Tazewell, Illinois· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Dan Brown Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length1,694 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDIL50656

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 19, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

DAN BROWN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dan Brown Dam?

Dan Brown 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 Dan Brown Dam?

Dan Brown Dam is owned by DAN BROWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dan Brown Dam?

Dan Brown 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 Dan Brown Dam?

Dan Brown Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Dan Brown Dam last inspected?

Dan Brown Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.