Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 15,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL50642 |
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
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
State Government
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Significant Hazard 28 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam?
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control 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 Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam?
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam is owned by ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam?
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam?
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam last inspected?
Rice Lake Sfwa/Voorhees Unit Water Control Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.