Bails Timberline Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Bails Timberline Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00885 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DEWEY BAIL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bails Timberline Lake Dam?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bails Timberline Lake Dam?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam is owned by DEWEY BAIL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bails Timberline Lake Dam built?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bails Timberline Lake Dam?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bails Timberline Lake Dam?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bails Timberline Lake Dam last inspected?
Bails Timberline Lake Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.