Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam
Key Takeaway
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 137 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40009 |
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
ILL LABORERS AND C. T. C.;ILL LABORERS AND C. T. C.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors 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 Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam is owned by ILL LABORERS AND C. T. C.;ILL LABORERS AND C. T. C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam built?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam last inspected?
Ill. Laborers and Contractors Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.