Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00795 |
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
JOSEPH AND JACKILINE BERSCHOORE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir 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 Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam is owned by JOSEPH AND JACKILINE BERSCHOORE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam built?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir 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 Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir 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 Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Turkey Hollow Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.