Lake Normandy Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Normandy Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 26.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00894 |
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
ALFRED BODINE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Normandy Dam?
Lake Normandy 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 Normandy Dam?
Lake Normandy Dam is owned by ALFRED BODINE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Normandy Dam built?
Lake Normandy Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Normandy Dam?
Lake Normandy 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 Normandy Dam?
Lake Normandy Dam has a dam height of 19 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 Normandy Dam last inspected?
Lake Normandy Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.