Lake Prestbury Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Prestbury Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 14.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00924 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
PRESTBURY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Prestbury Dam?
Lake Prestbury Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Prestbury Dam?
Lake Prestbury Dam is owned by PRESTBURY CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Prestbury Dam built?
Lake Prestbury Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Prestbury Dam?
Lake Prestbury 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 Prestbury Dam?
Lake Prestbury Dam has a dam height of 14 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 Prestbury Dam last inspected?
Lake Prestbury Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.