Puzey Lake Dam

TRIB SALT FORK· Vermilion, Illinois· Built 1972· Earth· 25 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Puzey Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL)
Dam Length	150 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	65 acre-ft
Normal Storage	36 acre-ft

Year Completed	1972 (54 years old)
NID ID	IL00818

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: November 15, 2018

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

MARVIN PUZEY

Private

Nearby Dams

Illinois Power Company Lake Dam

Vermilion, IL

Low Hazard 80 ft

Dynegy/Vermilion Station/Fly Ash Disposal Pond Dam

Vermilion, IL

Low Hazard 40 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Puzey Lake Dam?

Puzey 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 Puzey Lake Dam?

Puzey Lake Dam is owned by MARVIN PUZEY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Puzey Lake Dam built?

Puzey Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Puzey Lake Dam?

Puzey 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 Puzey Lake Dam?

Puzey Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Puzey Lake Dam last inspected?

Puzey Lake Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2018. 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.