Habbes Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Habbes Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 246 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | IL01081 |
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
HABBE FARMS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Habbes Lake Dam?
Habbes 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 Habbes Lake Dam?
Habbes Lake Dam is owned by HABBE FARMS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Habbes Lake Dam built?
Habbes Lake Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Habbes Lake Dam?
Habbes Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Habbes Lake Dam?
Habbes 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 Habbes Lake Dam last inspected?
Habbes Lake Dam was last inspected on July 6, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.