Boy Scout Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Boy Scout Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 318 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01028 |
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
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Boy Scout Lake Dam is owned by BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boy Scout Lake Dam built?
Boy Scout Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Boy Scout 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 Boy Scout Lake Dam?
Boy Scout Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Boy Scout Lake Dam last inspected?
Boy Scout Lake Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.