Clovertowne Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Clovertowne Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 30 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50099 |
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
GREENWOOD & KLINGLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Clovertowne Lake Dam?
Clovertowne 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 Clovertowne Lake Dam?
Clovertowne Lake Dam is owned by GREENWOOD & KLINGLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Clovertowne Lake Dam built?
Clovertowne Lake Dam was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Clovertowne Lake Dam?
Clovertowne 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 Clovertowne Lake Dam?
Clovertowne Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Clovertowne Lake Dam last inspected?
Clovertowne Lake Dam was last inspected on May 5, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.