Fish Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fish Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00933 |
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
WABASH COUNTY LAKE INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish Lake Dam?
Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam is owned by WABASH COUNTY LAKE INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish Lake Dam built?
Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish 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 Fish Lake Dam?
Fish Lake Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Fish Lake Dam last inspected?
Fish Lake Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.