Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50668 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam is owned by ROCK RIVER WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam built?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam last inspected?
Rock River Water Reclamation District Excess Flow Basin Dam was last inspected on June 29, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.