Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 391 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 279 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00463 |
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
CONSERVATION CLUB 100
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam?
Conservation Club 100 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 Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam?
Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam is owned by CONSERVATION CLUB 100 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam built?
Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam?
Conservation Club 100 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 Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam?
Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam last inspected?
Conservation Club 100 Lake Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.