Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1947 and is 79 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 365 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 158 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00938 |
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
VILLAGE OF ELKVILLE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir 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 Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF ELKVILLE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam built?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam was completed in 1947, making it 79 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 Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir 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 Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Elkville Country Club Reservoir Dam was last inspected on March 9, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.