Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | IL55014 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BAKER HILL CONDO ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam is owned by BAKER HILL CONDO ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam built?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Baker Hill Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.