Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Mill Creek Strcture 2 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 | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 945 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 355 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00851 |
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
MILL CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 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 Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam is owned by MILL CREEK CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam built?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 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 Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 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 Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam last inspected?
Mill Creek Strcture 2 Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.