Joyces Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Joyces Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 40.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 123 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01037 |
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
MELVIN JOYCE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Joyces Lake Dam?
Joyces 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 Joyces Lake Dam?
Joyces Lake Dam is owned by MELVIN JOYCE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Joyces Lake Dam built?
Joyces Lake Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Joyces Lake Dam?
Joyces 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 Joyces Lake Dam?
Joyces Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Joyces Lake Dam last inspected?
Joyces Lake Dam was last inspected on October 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.