Briney Lake 1 Dam
Illinois — Schuyler County — TRIB ELM CREEK
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Schuyler |
| River | TRIB ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.17751, -90.26361 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 6, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1971 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | J. R. BRINEY & SON, INC. |
| Other Name | Briney Lake 1 |
Location Map
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.