Krajec Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Krajec Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 8.1% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00165 |
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
DR. ANDREW KRAJEC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Krajec Lake Dam?
Krajec 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 Krajec Lake Dam?
Krajec Lake Dam is owned by DR. ANDREW KRAJEC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Krajec Lake Dam built?
Krajec Lake Dam was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Krajec Lake Dam?
Krajec Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Krajec Lake Dam?
Krajec Lake Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Krajec Lake Dam last inspected?
Krajec Lake Dam was last inspected on March 15, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.