Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 42.6% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | IL50673 |
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
LAKEWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 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 Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam is owned by LAKEWOOD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam built?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 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 Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam last inspected?
Lakewood Subdivision Lake 1 Dam was last inspected on August 27, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.