Lake Meadow Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Meadow Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 61.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00198 |
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
MAGRUDER/DETTMER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Meadow Dam?
Lake Meadow 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 Meadow Dam?
Lake Meadow Dam is owned by MAGRUDER/DETTMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Meadow Dam built?
Lake Meadow Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 Meadow Dam?
Lake Meadow 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 Meadow Dam?
Lake Meadow Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Meadow Dam last inspected?
Lake Meadow Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.