Highland Community College Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Highland Community College Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,670 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50221 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Highland Community College Lake Dam?
Highland Community College Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Highland Community College Lake Dam?
Highland Community College Lake Dam is owned by HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Highland Community College Lake Dam built?
Highland Community College Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Highland Community College Lake Dam?
Highland Community College 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 Highland Community College Lake Dam?
Highland Community College 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 Highland Community College Lake Dam last inspected?
Highland Community College Lake Dam was last inspected on November 9, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.