Finger Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Finger Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 236 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00507 |
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
EMBASSY INVESTMENT COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Finger Lake Dam?
Finger 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 Finger Lake Dam?
Finger Lake Dam is owned by EMBASSY INVESTMENT COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Finger Lake Dam built?
Finger Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Finger Lake Dam?
Finger Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Finger Lake Dam?
Finger Lake Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Finger Lake Dam last inspected?
Finger Lake Dam was last inspected on October 18, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.