Castle Ridge Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Castle Ridge Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2002 and is 24 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 85.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 962 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50476 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CASTLE RIDGE ESTATES HOME OWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Castle Ridge Lake Dam?
Castle Ridge Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Castle Ridge Lake Dam?
Castle Ridge Lake Dam is owned by CASTLE RIDGE ESTATES HOME OWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Castle Ridge Lake Dam built?
Castle Ridge Lake Dam was completed in 2002, making it 24 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 Castle Ridge Lake Dam?
Castle Ridge 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 Castle Ridge Lake Dam?
Castle Ridge Lake Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Castle Ridge Lake Dam last inspected?
Castle Ridge Lake Dam was last inspected on August 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.