Evergreen Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Evergreen Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 222 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00773 |
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
JACK REIHL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Evergreen Lake Dam?
Evergreen 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 Evergreen Lake Dam?
Evergreen Lake Dam is owned by JACK REIHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Evergreen Lake Dam built?
Evergreen Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 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 Evergreen Lake Dam?
Evergreen 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 Evergreen Lake Dam?
Evergreen Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Evergreen Lake Dam last inspected?
Evergreen Lake Dam was last inspected on June 6, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.