Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1988 and is 38 years old. Its primary use is debris control.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 14.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,430 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50233 |
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 Pond 2 Dam?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 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 Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam 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 Pond 2 Dam built?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam was completed in 1988, making it 38 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 Pond 2 Dam?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam 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 Pond 2 Dam?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Pond 2 Dam last inspected?
Lake Carroll Sedimentation Pond 2 Dam was last inspected on August 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.