Beil Lake 1 East Dam
Beil Lake 1 East Dam is an earth dam located in St. Clair County, Illinois, built in 1942. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Beil Lake 1 East Dam
The primary purpose of Beil Lake 1 East Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles Bell (private). It impounds the Trib Dougals Creek near Douglas.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 112 acre-feet. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | St. Clair |
| Nearest City | Douglas |
| River/Stream | Trib Dougals Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.46178, -90.05765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES BELL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL00799 |
| Federal ID | IL00799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |