Dunlap Lake Dam, located in Edwardsville, Illinois, was completed in 1941 by the Dunlap Family and serves as a recreational water source for the area.
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This Earth dam stands at 45 feet in height and spans 840 feet across Mooney Creek, with a storage capacity of 5,660 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 35 feet, and it has a hazard potential classified as high due to its condition assessment being unavailable.
Although the dam is privately owned, it falls under state regulation by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), with inspections and enforcement carried out regularly. The surrounding area offers 205 acres of surface area for recreational activities, while the dam itself poses a moderate risk factor of 3. With a drainage area of 4.1 square miles and a maximum discharge of 13,443 cubic feet per second, Dunlap Lake Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts in the region.
Year Completed |
1941 |
Dam Length |
840 |
Dam Height |
45 |
River Or Stream |
MOONEY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
205 |
Drainage Area |
4.1 |
Nid Storage |
5660 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
45 |