Devil`S Kitchen Dam
Key Takeaway
Devil`S Kitchen Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 83 ft (taller than 98.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 884 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 34.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 710 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66,811 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00085 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Devil`S Kitchen Dam?
Devil`S Kitchen 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 Devil`S Kitchen Dam?
Devil`S Kitchen Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Devil`S Kitchen Dam built?
Devil`S Kitchen Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Devil`S Kitchen Dam?
Devil`S Kitchen Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Devil`S Kitchen Dam?
Devil`S Kitchen Dam has a dam height of 83 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 Devil`S Kitchen Dam last inspected?
Devil`S Kitchen Dam was last inspected on September 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.