Lake Indian Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Indian Hills Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 78.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 490 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50092 |
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
JOHN HAM
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Indian Hills Dam?
Lake Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Dam?
Lake Indian Hills Dam is owned by JOHN HAM (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Indian Hills Dam built?
Lake Indian Hills Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Indian Hills Dam?
Lake Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Dam?
Lake Indian Hills Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Indian Hills Dam last inspected?
Lake Indian Hills Dam was last inspected on August 25, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.