Crescent Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Crescent Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 303 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00567 |
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
CRESCENT LAKE HOMEOWNERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crescent Club Lake Dam?
Crescent Club 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 Crescent Club Lake Dam?
Crescent Club Lake Dam is owned by CRESCENT LAKE HOMEOWNERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crescent Club Lake Dam built?
Crescent Club Lake Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Crescent Club Lake Dam?
Crescent 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 Crescent Club Lake Dam?
Crescent Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Crescent Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Crescent Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.