Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00736 |
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
FT. CHARLES SPORTSMAN CLUB INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club 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 Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam is owned by FT. CHARLES SPORTSMAN CLUB INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam built?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club 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 Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Fort Charters Sportsmans Club Lake Dam was last inspected on October 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.