Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01145 |
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
FISH & FUN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam?
Fish 'N' Fun 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 'N' Fun Lake Dam?
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam is owned by FISH & FUN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam built?
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam 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 Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam?
Fish 'N' Fun 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 'N' Fun Lake Dam?
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 'N' Fun Lake Dam last inspected?
Fish 'N' Fun Lake Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.