Labuy Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Labuy Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 380 cfs |
| NID ID | IL55126 |
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
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Labuy Lake Dam?
Labuy 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 Labuy Lake Dam?
Labuy Lake Dam is owned by FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Labuy Lake Dam?
Labuy 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 Labuy Lake Dam?
Labuy Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Labuy Lake Dam last inspected?
Labuy Lake Dam was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.