Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam

TRIB BIG CREEK-OFFSTREAM· Fulton, Illinois· Built 1958· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL)
Dam Length150 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Normal Storage509 acre-ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDIL01220

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 6, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Land Fill 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 Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam is owned by METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam built?

Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Land Fill 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 Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Land Fill 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 Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam last inspected?

Msdgc Land Fill Lake Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.