Dennis Russell Dam
Key Takeaway
Dennis Russell Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50096 |
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
DENNIS O. RUSSELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Dennis Russell Dam?
Dennis Russell 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 Dennis Russell Dam?
Dennis Russell Dam is owned by DENNIS O. RUSSELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dennis Russell Dam built?
Dennis Russell Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Dennis Russell Dam?
Dennis Russell 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 Dennis Russell Dam?
Dennis Russell Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Dennis Russell Dam last inspected?
Dennis Russell Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.