Visitor Center Dam
Key Takeaway
Visitor Center Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,065 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00114 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Visitor Center Dam?
Visitor Center 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 Visitor Center Dam?
Visitor Center Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Visitor Center Dam built?
Visitor Center Dam was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Visitor Center Dam?
Visitor Center Dam 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 Visitor Center Dam?
Visitor Center Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Visitor Center Dam last inspected?
Visitor Center Dam was last inspected on June 20, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.