Cilca Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Cilca Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 43 ft (taller than 86.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 505 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00806 |
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
CAMP CILCA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cilca Lake Dam?
Cilca 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 Cilca Lake Dam?
Cilca Lake Dam is owned by CAMP CILCA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cilca Lake Dam built?
Cilca Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Cilca Lake Dam?
Cilca 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 Cilca Lake Dam?
Cilca Lake Dam has a dam height of 43 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 Cilca Lake Dam last inspected?
Cilca Lake Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.