Fullersburg Dam
Key Takeaway
Fullersburg Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50289 |
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
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fullersburg Dam?
Fullersburg 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 Fullersburg Dam?
Fullersburg Dam is owned by FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fullersburg Dam built?
Fullersburg Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 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 Fullersburg Dam?
Fullersburg 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 Fullersburg Dam?
Fullersburg Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Fullersburg Dam last inspected?
Fullersburg Dam was last inspected on July 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.