Martin Tarbel Lake Dam
Martin Tarbel Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Illinois, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martin Tarbel Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Tarbel Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Martin Tarble (private). It impounds the Trib Mill Creek near Dolson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 395 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, 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 04/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Dolson |
| River/Stream | Trib Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.46982, -87.84163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 395 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | MARTIN TARBLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00692 |
| Federal ID | IL00692 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |