Stanbery Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Stanbery Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1946 and is 80 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00651 |
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
TEN SHARES INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Stanbery Lake Dam?
Stanbery 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 Stanbery Lake Dam?
Stanbery Lake Dam is owned by TEN SHARES INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Stanbery Lake Dam built?
Stanbery Lake Dam was completed in 1946, making it 80 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 Stanbery Lake Dam?
Stanbery 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 Stanbery Lake Dam?
Stanbery Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Stanbery Lake Dam last inspected?
Stanbery Lake Dam was last inspected on June 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.