Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 28.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 191 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2000 |
| NID ID | IL00338 |
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
STEVE PATTELLI
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks 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 The Whispering Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam is owned by STEVE PATTELLI (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam built?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 The Whispering Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks 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 The Whispering Oaks Dam?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks 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 of The Whispering Oaks Dam last inspected?
Lake of The Whispering Oaks Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.