Lake Santa Fe Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Santa Fe Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 49 ft (taller than 91.2% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 1,056 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00999 |
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 SANTA FE ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Santa Fe Dam?
Lake Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Dam?
Lake Santa Fe Dam is owned by LAKE SANTA FE ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Santa Fe Dam built?
Lake Santa Fe Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Santa Fe Dam?
Lake Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Dam?
Lake Santa Fe Dam has a dam height of 49 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 Santa Fe Dam last inspected?
Lake Santa Fe Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.