Barclay Station Detention Dam, located in Lake County, Illinois, was designed by ENVIRODYNE ENGINEERS and completed in 1993.
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This private dam on Aptakisic Creek serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 9 feet and a length of 560 feet. With a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is classified as a buttress dam.
The dam has a controlled spillway with a width of 560 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 700 cubic feet per second. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the condition assessment for the dam is listed as not available. While the risk assessment is moderate, the emergency action plan status, inundation maps, and risk management measures are not specified in the data. With its vital role in flood risk reduction for the area, Barclay Station Detention Dam stands as a crucial structure in protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1993 |
Dam Length |
560 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
APTAKISIC CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Other |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |