Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00066 |
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
GRINDSTAFF HOLLOW CLUB
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam?
Grindstaff Hollow 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 Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam?
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam is owned by GRINDSTAFF HOLLOW CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam built?
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam?
Grindstaff Hollow 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 Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam?
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Grindstaff Hollow Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.