Briney Lake 2 Dam, also known as Harrison Lake, is a private dam located in Browning, Illinois, within Schuyler County.
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Built in 1965 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 34 feet and spans 720 feet in length. The primary purpose of Briney Lake 2 Dam is flood risk reduction, serving to protect the surrounding area from potential water threats.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Briney Lake 2 Dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity. With a storage capacity of 491 acre-feet, the dam has a significant hazard potential and falls under a moderate risk category. The spillway of this dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 29 feet, and it is equipped with uncontrolled outlet gates.
Despite its limited data availability in terms of condition assessment and risk management measures, Briney Lake 2 Dam remains an essential infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. Its location along the Tributary of the Illinois River reinforces its importance in maintaining water resources and climate resilience for the surrounding community.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
34 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB ILLINOIS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
491 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
34 |
Sangamon River Near Oakford
|
356cfs |
Spoon River At Seville
|
161cfs |
La Moine River At Ripley
|
33cfs |
Sangamon River At Petersburg
|
146cfs |
Salt Creek Near Greenview
|
159cfs |
La Moine River At Colmar
|
17cfs |