Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00604 |
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
JURGENS BROTHERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam?
Jurgens Brothers 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 Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam?
Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam is owned by JURGENS BROTHERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam built?
Jurgens Brothers Lake 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 Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam?
Jurgens Brothers 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 Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam?
Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam last inspected?
Jurgens Brothers Lake Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.