Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 545 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 429 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| NID ID | IL50601 |
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
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam?
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin 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 Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam?
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF JACKSONVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam?
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam?
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam last inspected?
Lake Mauvaise Terre Dredge Basin Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.