Durst Lake Dam, located in Williamson County, Illinois, was completed in 1942 and has a primary purpose of irrigation.
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Humidity
Owned privately, the dam was designed by Charles A. Durst and is regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. With a dam height of 13 feet and a length of 500 feet, Durst Lake Dam has a storage capacity of 103 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 54 acre-feet.
The dam, constructed as an earth dam with a buttress core, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet. Despite a low hazard potential, the risk assessment indicates a moderate risk level. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in June 2016, with an inspection frequency of 5 years. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam meets the necessary regulatory requirements for state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Overall, Durst Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for irrigation purposes in the region, highlighting the importance of water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1942 |
Dam Length |
500 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB CRAB ORCHARD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
103 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
13 |