Briney Lake 1 Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Illinois |
| County | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | SHELDONS GROVE-OFFSTREAM |
| River/Stream | TRIB ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.17751, -90.26361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 301 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | J. R. BRINEY & SON, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |