Lake Catatoga Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Catatoga Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 52 ft (taller than 92.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00356 |
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 CATATOGA ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Catatoga Dam?
Lake Catatoga 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 Catatoga Dam?
Lake Catatoga Dam is owned by LAKE CATATOGA ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Catatoga Dam built?
Lake Catatoga Dam was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Catatoga Dam?
Lake Catatoga 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 Lake Catatoga Dam?
Lake Catatoga Dam has a dam height of 52 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 Catatoga Dam last inspected?
Lake Catatoga Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.