Lake Ronnie Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ronnie Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 22.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00265 |
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
LAKE RONNIE, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ronnie Dam?
Lake Ronnie 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 Ronnie Dam?
Lake Ronnie Dam is owned by LAKE RONNIE, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ronnie Dam built?
Lake Ronnie Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 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 Ronnie Dam?
Lake Ronnie 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 Ronnie Dam?
Lake Ronnie Dam has a dam height of 17 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 Ronnie Dam last inspected?
Lake Ronnie Dam was last inspected on June 8, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.