Lake Chautauqua Lower Dam

Illinois — Fulton County — See Note

Location

StateIllinois
CountyFulton
RiverSee Note
Coordinates40.37500, -90.04166

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length31,000 ft
NID Storage16,816 acre-ft
Max Storage16,816 acre-ft
Surface Area2,820 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 9, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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