Forest Lake Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Forest Lake Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1904 and is 122 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00355 |
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
FOREST LAKE FISHING CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Forest Lake Club Lake Dam?
Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake Club Lake Dam?
Forest Lake Club Lake Dam is owned by FOREST LAKE FISHING CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Forest Lake Club Lake Dam built?
Forest Lake Club Lake Dam was completed in 1904, making it 122 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 Forest Lake Club Lake Dam?
Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake Club Lake Dam?
Forest Lake Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Forest Lake Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Forest Lake Club Lake Dam was last inspected on August 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.