Greenville Old City Lake Dam

EAST FORK SHOAL CREEK-OFFSTREA· Bond, Illinois· Built 1936· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Greenville Old City Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1936 and is 90 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length505 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Normal Storage228 acre-ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)
NID IDIL00586

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 19, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

KINGSBURY PARK DISTRICT

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greenville Old City Lake Dam?

Greenville Old City 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 Greenville Old City Lake Dam?

Greenville Old City Lake Dam is owned by KINGSBURY PARK DISTRICT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Greenville Old City Lake Dam built?

Greenville Old City Lake Dam was completed in 1936, making it 90 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 Greenville Old City Lake Dam?

Greenville Old City 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 Greenville Old City Lake Dam?

Greenville Old City 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 Greenville Old City Lake Dam last inspected?

Greenville Old City Lake Dam was last inspected on June 19, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.