Little Cache Structure 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 66.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 578 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00041 |
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
RICHARD DYSART
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Little Cache Structure 5 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 5 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 5 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam is owned by RICHARD DYSART (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Little Cache Structure 5 Dam built?
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 5 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Cache Structure 5 Dam?
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam has a dam height of 31 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 5 Dam last inspected?
Little Cache Structure 5 Dam was last inspected on June 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.