Dayton
Key Takeaway
Dayton is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is navigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 963 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 605 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,642 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00008 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Dayton?
Dayton 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 Dayton?
Dayton is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dayton built?
Dayton was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 Dayton?
Dayton serves the following purposes: Navigation, Recreation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dayton?
Dayton has a dam height of 23 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 Dayton last inspected?
Dayton was last inspected on July 29, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.