Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 73.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 302 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00180 |
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
WILLIAM F. AMBUEHL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Highland Sportsman 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 Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam is owned by WILLIAM F. AMBUEHL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam built?
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Highland Sportsman 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 Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam?
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Sportsman Club Lake Dam last inspected?
Highland Sportsman Club Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.