Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 589 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00745 |
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
ACKLES ORCHARD INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam?
Rising Spring Orchard 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 Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam?
Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam is owned by ACKLES ORCHARD INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam built?
Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam?
Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam?
Rising Spring Orchard 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 Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam last inspected?
Rising Spring Orchard Lake Dam was last inspected on December 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.