Keeven Lake Dam

TRIB EAST FORK SILVER CREEK· Madison, Illinois· Built 1970· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Keeven Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL)
Dam Length245 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)
NID IDIL01034

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: June 22, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

LEONARD KEEVEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Keeven Lake Dam?

Keeven 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 Keeven Lake Dam?

Keeven Lake Dam is owned by LEONARD KEEVEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Keeven Lake Dam built?

Keeven 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 Keeven Lake Dam?

Keeven 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 Keeven Lake Dam?

Keeven Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Keeven Lake Dam last inspected?

Keeven Lake Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2018. 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.