Gun Club Lake Dam

TRIB HICKORY CREEK· Will, Illinois· Built 1969· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Gun Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL)
Dam Length680 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage102 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDIL00828

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: April 20, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

WILL COUNTY GUN CLUB

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gun Club Lake Dam?

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 Gun Club Lake Dam?

Gun Club Lake Dam is owned by WILL COUNTY GUN CLUB (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Gun Club Lake Dam built?

Gun Club Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Gun Club Lake Dam?

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 Gun Club Lake Dam?

Gun Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Gun Club Lake Dam last inspected?

Gun Club Lake Dam was last inspected on April 20, 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.