Fitzjarrell Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 453 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 304 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50409 |
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
GARY FITZJARRELL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fitzjarrell Lake Dam?
Fitzjarrell 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 Fitzjarrell Lake Dam?
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam is owned by GARY FITZJARRELL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fitzjarrell Lake Dam built?
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Fitzjarrell Lake Dam?
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fitzjarrell Lake Dam?
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Fitzjarrell Lake Dam last inspected?
Fitzjarrell Lake Dam was last inspected on June 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.