O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00946 |
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
SCHMUTZ
Private
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What is the hazard classification of O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam?
O'Daniel Lodge 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 O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam?
O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam is owned by SCHMUTZ (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam built?
O'Daniel Lodge Lake 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 O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam?
O'Daniel Lodge 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 O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam?
O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam last inspected?
O'Daniel Lodge Lake Dam was last inspected on June 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.