Potthast Lake Dam

Illinois — Bond County — TRIB LOCUST FORK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyBond
RiverTRIB LOCUST FORK
Coordinates38.77056, -89.57174

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length640 ft
NID Storage152 acre-ft
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCLARENCE POTTHAST
Other NamePotthast Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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