Lake Moses Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Moses Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 5.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00058 |
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
LAKE MOSES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Moses Dam?
Lake Moses 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 Moses Dam?
Lake Moses Dam is owned by LAKE MOSES PROPERTY OWNERS ASSN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Moses Dam built?
Lake Moses Dam was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Moses Dam?
Lake Moses 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 Moses Dam?
Lake Moses Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Moses Dam last inspected?
Lake Moses Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.