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Located in Alexander, Illinois, Dann Kraatz Dam is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation purposes.
Completed in 2010, this structure stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 300 feet along the TRIB HORSESHOE LAKE stream. The dam has a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet and is regulated and inspected by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Despite its recreational focus, Dann Kraatz Dam poses a high hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition assessment is not available, the dam is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2014. With a spillway type of "Uncontrolled" and a spillway width of 0 feet, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unspecified.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Dann Kraatz Dam serves as a noteworthy structure in Illinois, offering insights into private dam ownership, regulatory oversight, and the importance of maintaining safe and effective infrastructure for both recreational and environmental purposes. Its location, design features, and risk assessment provide valuable data for understanding the broader context of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Mississippi River At Thebes
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376000cfs |
Cache River At Forman
|
44cfs |
Bayou Creek Near Grahamville
|
5cfs |
Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse
|
191cfs |
Little Bayou Creek Near Grahamville
|
1cfs |
Ohio River At Metropolis
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444000cfs |
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TRIB HORSESHOE LAKE |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
14 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
1 Mile West Of Alto Pass, Il To 1/2 Mile South Of Confluence With Clear Creek, West Of Trail Of Tears State Forest
1/2 Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Kinkaid Creek To Confluence With Mississippi River, Approx 4 Miles South Of Grand Tower, Il
Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop To Confluence With Ohio River At Golconda,Il
1 Minle Southwest Of Delwood, Il (Sec. 18, T11S, R13E) To Reesville, 1/4 Mile South Of The Confluence With Sugar Creek
Source, About 2 Miles East Of Delwood, Il (Sec 10, T11S, R6E) To Bridge At Eddyville Blacktop (Se1/4,Sec.16,T12S, R6E)