Chain Lake Water Control Dam is an other dam located in Mason County, Illinois, built in 2001. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Chain Lake Water Control Dam
The primary purpose of Chain Lake Water Control Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (state). It impounds the Panther Slough near Browning.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,150 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
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 06/03/2021.
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Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Nearest City | Browning |
| River/Stream | Panther Slough |
| Coordinates | 40.12956, -90.33464 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,150 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | IL50428 |
| Federal ID | IL50428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |