Cambridge Lakes Dam
Key Takeaway
Cambridge Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 412 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | IL55119 |
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
DRH CAMBRIDGE HOMES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cambridge Lakes Dam?
Cambridge 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 Cambridge Lakes Dam?
Cambridge Lakes Dam is owned by DRH CAMBRIDGE HOMES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cambridge Lakes Dam built?
Cambridge Lakes Dam was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Cambridge Lakes Dam?
Cambridge Lakes 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 Cambridge Lakes Dam?
Cambridge Lakes Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Cambridge Lakes Dam last inspected?
Cambridge Lakes Dam was last inspected on October 1, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.