Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 69.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 562 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00476 |
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
LAKESHORE HILLS HOME
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam?
Lakeshore Hills Lake 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 Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam?
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam is owned by LAKESHORE HILLS HOME (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam built?
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam?
Lakeshore Hills Lake 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 Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam?
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam last inspected?
Lakeshore Hills Lake Dam was last inspected on April 24, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.