Eaton Lake Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Eaton Lake Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 259 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40038 |
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
WM. AND LAWRENCE EATON;WM. AND LAWRENCE EATON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Eaton Lake Dam 1?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 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 Eaton Lake Dam 1?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 is owned by WM. AND LAWRENCE EATON;WM. AND LAWRENCE EATON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eaton Lake Dam 1 built?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Eaton Lake Dam 1?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Other, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Eaton Lake Dam 1?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Eaton Lake Dam 1 last inspected?
Eaton Lake Dam 1 was last inspected on June 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.