Tedrick Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Tedrick Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 640 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50410 |
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
ROGER TEDRICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Tedrick Lake Dam?
Tedrick 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 Tedrick Lake Dam?
Tedrick Lake Dam is owned by ROGER TEDRICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tedrick Lake Dam built?
Tedrick Lake Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Tedrick Lake Dam?
Tedrick 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 Tedrick Lake Dam?
Tedrick Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Tedrick Lake Dam last inspected?
Tedrick Lake Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.