Ettlebrick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Ettlebrick Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00728 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ETTLEBRICK SHOE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ettlebrick Lake Dam?
Ettlebrick Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ettlebrick Lake Dam?
Ettlebrick Lake Dam is owned by ETTLEBRICK SHOE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ettlebrick Lake Dam built?
Ettlebrick Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Ettlebrick Lake Dam?
Ettlebrick Lake 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 Ettlebrick Lake Dam?
Ettlebrick Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Ettlebrick Lake Dam last inspected?
Ettlebrick Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.