Camp Immanuel Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00807 |
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
CHURCH OF THE BRETHERN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Camp Immanuel Lake Dam?
Camp Immanuel 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 Camp Immanuel Lake Dam?
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam is owned by CHURCH OF THE BRETHERN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Camp Immanuel Lake Dam built?
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Camp Immanuel Lake Dam?
Camp Immanuel 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 Camp Immanuel Lake Dam?
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Camp Immanuel Lake Dam last inspected?
Camp Immanuel Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.