Dan Brown Dam
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 Length | 1,694 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | IL50656 |
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
DAN BROWN
Private
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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.