Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 183 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00945 |
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
PAUL BRUYERE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam?
Waltonville Manufacturing 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 Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam?
Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam is owned by PAUL BRUYERE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam built?
Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam?
Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam?
Waltonville Manufacturing 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 Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam last inspected?
Waltonville Manufacturing Lake Dam was last inspected on November 2, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.