Bolton Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Bolton Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 47.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 945 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 141 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01117 |
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
DOUGLAS BOLTON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Bolton Lakes Dam?
Bolton Lakes 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 Bolton Lakes Dam?
Bolton Lakes Dam is owned by DOUGLAS BOLTON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bolton Lakes Dam built?
Bolton Lakes Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Bolton Lakes Dam?
Bolton Lakes 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 Bolton Lakes Dam?
Bolton Lakes Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Bolton Lakes Dam last inspected?
Bolton Lakes Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.