Lakeland Estates Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeland Estates Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00614 |
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
TOWER LAKES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeland Estates Dam?
Lakeland Estates 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 Lakeland Estates Dam?
Lakeland Estates Dam is owned by TOWER LAKES IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeland Estates Dam built?
Lakeland Estates Dam was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Lakeland Estates Dam?
Lakeland Estates 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 Lakeland Estates Dam?
Lakeland Estates Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Lakeland Estates Dam last inspected?
Lakeland Estates Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.