Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00273 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam built?
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Columbia Sportsman Club 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 Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Columbia Sportsman Club Lake Dam was last inspected on May 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.