Otter Lake Low Flow Dam

Illinois — Macoupin County — OTTER CREEK

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMacoupin
RiverOTTER CREEK
Coordinates39.46276, -89.90087

Physical Characteristics

NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length317 ft
NID Storage217 acre-ft
Max Storage217 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 26, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2008
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerOTTER LAKE WATER COMMISSION

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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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