Lake Williamson Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Williamson Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 82.3% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 324 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 903 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00775 |
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 WILLIAMSON CHRISTIAN CENTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Williamson Dam?
Lake Williamson 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 Williamson Dam?
Lake Williamson Dam is owned by LAKE WILLIAMSON CHRISTIAN CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Williamson Dam built?
Lake Williamson Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 Williamson Dam?
Lake Williamson 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 Williamson Dam?
Lake Williamson Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Williamson Dam last inspected?
Lake Williamson Dam was last inspected on April 2, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.