Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 161 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00719 |
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
PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly 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 Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam is owned by PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam built?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly 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 Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly 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 Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam last inspected?
Panhandle Eastern Waverly Lake Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.