Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 71.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 591 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 914 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00478 |
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
ALLEN KEIM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam?
Hadley Creek 2 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 Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam?
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam is owned by ALLEN KEIM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam built?
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam?
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam?
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam last inspected?
Hadley Creek 2 Lake Dam was last inspected on May 18, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.