Inez Lake Dam, located in St.
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Clair, Illinois, is a private dam situated on TRIB RICHLAND CREEK with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at a height of 23 feet and stretches for 305 feet, making it a significant structure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. While the dam's condition assessment is not available and its hazard potential is deemed significant, its risk assessment is moderate, with a risk level of 3 out of 5.
Managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Inez Lake Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although the dam has no associated federal agencies for ownership, funding, design, construction, regulatory oversight, inspections, or operations, it remains a key recreational feature in the area. The dam's spillway type is categorized as uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 0, and it does not have any outlet gates or locks.
With a captivating location in Swansea, Illinois, Inez Lake Dam offers a unique opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study a privately owned earth dam with a buttress core type. While the dam's storage capacity and drainage area are not specified, its presence on TRIB RICHLAND CREEK adds to the diversity of water infrastructure in the region. As a significant structure with a history dating back to an unknown completion year, Inez Lake Dam presents a blend of recreational value and environmental considerations for those interested in the intersection of water management and climate resilience.
Dam Length |
305 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB RICHLAND CREEK |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
23 |
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