Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00596 |
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
FRANCIS RINDERER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam?
Rinco Instrument Corporation 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 Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam?
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam is owned by FRANCIS RINDERER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam built?
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam?
Rinco Instrument Corporation 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 Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam?
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam last inspected?
Rinco Instrument Corporation Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.