Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5
Key Takeaway
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.8% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 44 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50132 |
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
LAKE CARROLL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 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 Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 is owned by LAKE CARROLL PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 built?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 serves the following purposes: Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 has a dam height of 21 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 Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 last inspected?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Disposal Dam 5 was last inspected on November 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.