Marion Country Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Marion Country Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 658 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00022 |
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
UNKNOWN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Marion Country Club Lake Dam?
Marion Country Club 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 Marion Country Club Lake Dam?
Marion Country Club Lake Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Marion Country Club Lake Dam built?
Marion Country Club Lake Dam was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Marion Country Club Lake Dam?
Marion Country Club 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 Marion Country Club Lake Dam?
Marion Country Club Lake 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 Marion Country Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Marion Country Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.