Martin Family Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin Family Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Modified | 2017 |
| NID ID | IL50665 |
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
THOMAS MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Family Dam?
Martin Family 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 Martin Family Dam?
Martin Family Dam is owned by THOMAS MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Martin Family Dam?
Martin Family 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 Martin Family Dam?
Martin Family Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Martin Family Dam last inspected?
Martin Family Dam was last inspected on June 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.