Fullerton Industrial Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Fullerton Industrial Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 677 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50223 |
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 Fullerton Industrial Park Dam?
Fullerton Industrial Park 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 Fullerton Industrial Park Dam?
Fullerton Industrial Park 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 Fullerton Industrial Park Dam built?
Fullerton Industrial Park Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Fullerton Industrial Park Dam?
Fullerton Industrial Park Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fullerton Industrial Park Dam?
Fullerton Industrial Park 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 Fullerton Industrial Park Dam last inspected?
Fullerton Industrial Park Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.