Martel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Martel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00942 |
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
MARTEL ESTATE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martel Lake Dam?
Martel 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 Martel Lake Dam?
Martel Lake Dam is owned by MARTEL ESTATE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martel Lake Dam built?
Martel Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Martel Lake Dam?
Martel 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 Martel Lake Dam?
Martel Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Martel Lake Dam last inspected?
Martel Lake Dam was last inspected on July 23, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.