Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake

TR- BAY CREEK· Johnson, Illinois· Built 1980· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge222 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDIL40055

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 25, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

VIENNA CORRECTIONAL CENT;VIENNA CORRECTIONAL CENT

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake 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 Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake is owned by VIENNA CORRECTIONAL CENT;VIENNA CORRECTIONAL CENT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake built?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake has a dam height of 28 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 Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake last inspected?

Vienna Correctional Center W. Lake was last inspected on August 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.