Lake of Dreams Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of Dreams Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 290 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 986 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | IL50399 |
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
CLARK COLE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of Dreams Dam?
Lake of Dreams 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 of Dreams Dam?
Lake of Dreams Dam is owned by CLARK COLE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of Dreams Dam built?
Lake of Dreams Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 of Dreams Dam?
Lake of Dreams 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 of Dreams Dam?
Lake of Dreams Dam has a dam height of 35 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 of Dreams Dam last inspected?
Lake of Dreams Dam was last inspected on September 19, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.