Feller Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Feller Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1930 and is 96 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | IL50666 |
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
BRENDA FELLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Feller Lake Dam?
Feller Lake 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 Feller Lake Dam?
Feller Lake Dam is owned by BRENDA FELLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Feller Lake Dam built?
Feller Lake Dam was completed in 1930, making it 96 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 Feller Lake Dam?
Feller 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 Feller Lake Dam?
Feller Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Feller Lake Dam last inspected?
Feller Lake Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.