Home Lake Dam

TRIB LICK CREEK· Tazewell, Illinois· Built 1968· Earth· 36 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Home Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 36 ft (taller than 78.2% in IL)
Dam Length303 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDIL00981

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: April 19, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

TIM SOLDWEDEL

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Home Lake Dam?

Home 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 Home Lake Dam?

Home Lake Dam is owned by TIM SOLDWEDEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Home Lake Dam built?

Home Lake Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Home Lake Dam?

Home 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 Home Lake Dam?

Home Lake Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Home Lake Dam last inspected?

Home Lake Dam was last inspected on April 19, 2021. 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.