Boyles Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Boyles Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 63 ft (taller than 96.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 646 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 441 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00339 |
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
LAKE WINDERMERE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Boyles Lake Dam?
Boyles 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 Boyles Lake Dam?
Boyles Lake Dam is owned by LAKE WINDERMERE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Boyles Lake Dam built?
Boyles Lake Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Boyles Lake Dam?
Boyles 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 Boyles Lake Dam?
Boyles Lake Dam has a dam height of 63 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 Boyles Lake Dam last inspected?
Boyles Lake Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.