Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 213 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00714 |
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
FRANKLIN WAVERLY OUTING CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam?
Franklin Waverly Outing 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 Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam?
Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam is owned by FRANKLIN WAVERLY OUTING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam built?
Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam?
Franklin Waverly Outing 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 Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam?
Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Franklin Waverly Outing Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 24, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.