Lake Windermere Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Windermere 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 | 28 ft (taller than 54.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 295 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | IL01040 |
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
COUNTRY VILLAGE INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Windermere Dam?
Lake Windermere 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 Windermere Dam?
Lake Windermere Dam is owned by COUNTRY VILLAGE INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Windermere Dam built?
Lake Windermere 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 Windermere Dam?
Lake Windermere 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 Windermere Dam?
Lake Windermere Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Windermere Dam last inspected?
Lake Windermere Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.