Hickory Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 29 ft (taller than 58.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 278 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 1,082 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50286 |
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
RUSS MCAFEE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam is owned by RUSS MCAFEE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hickory Hills Lake Dam built?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam?
Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Hickory Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.