Evelen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Evelen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 48 ft (taller than 90.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01176 |
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
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Evelen Lake Dam?
Evelen 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 Evelen Lake Dam?
Evelen Lake Dam is owned by METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Evelen Lake Dam built?
Evelen Lake Dam was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Evelen Lake Dam?
Evelen Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Evelen Lake Dam?
Evelen Lake Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Evelen Lake Dam last inspected?
Evelen Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.