Lake Warren Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Warren 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 | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 997 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 656 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00467 |
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
HICKORY GROVE LAKE COMPANY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Warren Dam?
Lake Warren 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 Warren Dam?
Lake Warren Dam is owned by HICKORY GROVE LAKE COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Warren Dam built?
Lake Warren 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 Warren Dam?
Lake Warren 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 Warren Dam?
Lake Warren Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Warren Dam last inspected?
Lake Warren Dam was last inspected on April 9, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.