Msdgc Road Fill Lake Dam

TRIB SLUG RUN CREEK· Fulton, Illinois· Built 1965· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Msdgc Road Fill Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 79.6% in IL)
Dam Length469 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage520 acre-ft
Normal Storage313 acre-ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDIL01178

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: June 15, 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 Road Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Road 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 Road Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Road 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 Road Fill Lake Dam built?

Msdgc Road Fill Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Road Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Road 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 Road Fill Lake Dam?

Msdgc Road Fill Lake Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Road Fill Lake Dam last inspected?

Msdgc Road Fill Lake Dam was last inspected on June 15, 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.