Lagg Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lagg Lake 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 24.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00947 |
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
MICHEL
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lagg Lake 1 Dam?
Lagg Lake 1 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 Lagg Lake 1 Dam?
Lagg Lake 1 Dam is owned by MICHEL (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lagg Lake 1 Dam built?
Lagg Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Lagg Lake 1 Dam?
Lagg Lake 1 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 Lagg Lake 1 Dam?
Lagg Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lagg Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
Lagg Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.