Lake Law Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Law Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01166 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Law Dam?
Lake Law Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Law Dam?
Lake Law Dam is owned by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Law Dam built?
Lake Law Dam was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Law Dam?
Lake Law Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake Law Dam?
Lake Law Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Law Dam last inspected?
Lake Law Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.