Martel Lake Dam
Martel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Williamson County, Illinois, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Martel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martel Estate (private). It impounds the Trib Lake Creek near Johnston City.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2016.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Nearest City | Johnston City |
| River/Stream | Trib Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.81358, -88.89726 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARTEL ESTATE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00942 |
| Federal ID | IL00942 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |