Dhom Lake Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Dhom Lake Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 51.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 296 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | IL40039 |
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
ALEXANDER DHOM;ALEXANDER DHOM
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Dhom Lake Dam 1?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 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 Dhom Lake Dam 1?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 is owned by ALEXANDER DHOM;ALEXANDER DHOM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dhom Lake Dam 1 built?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 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 Dhom Lake Dam 1?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dhom Lake Dam 1?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 has a dam height of 27 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 Dhom Lake Dam 1 last inspected?
Dhom Lake Dam 1 was last inspected on October 23, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.