Trautman Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Trautman Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 870 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01153 |
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
J. M. TRAUTMAN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Trautman Lake Dam?
Trautman Lake 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 Trautman Lake Dam?
Trautman Lake Dam is owned by J. M. TRAUTMAN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Trautman Lake Dam built?
Trautman Lake Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Trautman Lake Dam?
Trautman 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 Trautman Lake Dam?
Trautman 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 Trautman Lake Dam last inspected?
Trautman Lake Dam was last inspected on November 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.