Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1906 and is 120 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 139 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00588 |
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
GREENVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Rod and Gun 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 Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam is owned by GREENVILLE ROD & GUN CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam built?
Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam was completed in 1906, making it 120 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 Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Rod and Gun 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 Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam?
Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Greenville Rod and Gun Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.