Lake Echon Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Echon 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 | 16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00046 |
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
CAMP ONDESSOCK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Echon Dam?
Lake Echon 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 Lake Echon Dam?
Lake Echon Dam is owned by CAMP ONDESSOCK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Echon Dam built?
Lake Echon 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 Lake Echon Dam?
Lake Echon 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 Lake Echon Dam?
Lake Echon Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Lake Echon Dam last inspected?
Lake Echon Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.