Little Cache Structure 10 Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 78.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,040 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00956 |
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 VIENNA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Cache Structure 10 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 10 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 Little Cache Structure 10 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam is owned by CITY OF VIENNA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Cache Structure 10 Dam built?
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Little Cache Structure 10 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Cache Structure 10 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Little Cache Structure 10 Dam last inspected?
Little Cache Structure 10 Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.