River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam
Key Takeaway
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40095 |
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
UNKNOWN
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council 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 River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam is owned by UNKNOWN (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam built?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council 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 River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam has a dam height of 35 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 River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam last inspected?
River Bluffs Girl Scout Council Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.