Justamir Association Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Justamir Association Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1931 and is 95 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00383 |
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
UNION PLANTER LAND TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Justamir Association Lake Dam?
Justamir Association 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 Justamir Association Lake Dam?
Justamir Association Lake Dam is owned by UNION PLANTER LAND TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Justamir Association Lake Dam built?
Justamir Association Lake Dam was completed in 1931, making it 95 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 Justamir Association Lake Dam?
Justamir Association 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 Justamir Association Lake Dam?
Justamir Association Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Justamir Association Lake Dam last inspected?
Justamir Association Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.