Martin Tarbel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00692 |
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
MARTIN TARBLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Tarbel Lake Dam?
Martin Tarbel 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 Martin Tarbel Lake Dam?
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam is owned by MARTIN TARBLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin Tarbel Lake Dam built?
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Martin Tarbel Lake Dam?
Martin Tarbel 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 Martin Tarbel Lake Dam?
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Tarbel Lake Dam last inspected?
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.