Marine Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Marine Lake Dam, located in Marine, Illinois, is a significant earth dam with a height of 22 feet and a length of 460 feet.


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Summary

The dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 166 acre-feet of water for activities such as boating and fishing. Situated on the tributary Silver Creek, the dam has a spillway width of 30 feet and a maximum discharge of 2790 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the local government and regulated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Marine Lake Dam has been inspected for safety and condition assessments. With a hazard potential rated as significant and a moderate risk assessment, the dam is closely monitored and maintained to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability. Although the condition assessment is currently not available, emergency action plans have been prepared and updated to meet guidelines for potential risks associated with the dam.

Overall, Marine Lake Dam stands as a vital structure for water resource management and climate enthusiasts in Illinois, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water storage capacity for the surrounding area. As a focal point for outdoor activities and environmental conservation, the dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable dam infrastructure in balancing human recreation with natural resource protection.

Dam Length

460

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TRIB SILVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.5

Drainage Area

2.18

Nid Storage

166

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.