Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 37.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 316 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 197 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00221 |
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
VILLAGE OF AVON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir 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 Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF AVON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam built?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Lake Avon Country Club Reservoir Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.