Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 5.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50317 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area 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 Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam built?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam was completed in 1990, making it 36 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 Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area 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 Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam last inspected?
Kaskaskia Island Wildlife Area Lake Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.