Country Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Country Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01065 |
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
COUNTRY LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Country Lake Dam?
Country 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 Country Lake Dam?
Country Lake Dam is owned by COUNTRY LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Country Lake Dam built?
Country Lake Dam was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Country Lake Dam?
Country 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 Country Lake Dam?
Country Lake Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Country Lake Dam last inspected?
Country Lake Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.