Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam

TRIB WEST FORK KICKAPOO CREEK· Peoria, Illinois· Built 2001· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL)
Dam Length2,300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDIL50424

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 17, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HILL CREST DAIRY, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon 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 Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam is owned by HILL CREST DAIRY, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam built?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon 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 Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Hillcrest Dairy Wastwater Lagoon Dam was last inspected on September 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.