Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam

JUDYS BRANCH· Madison, Illinois· Earth· 35 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is classified as significant hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 76.2% in IL)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
NID IDIL50566

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 28, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: IDNR

Ownership

HAROLD & MYRA MARKS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam?

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 3 Dam?

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam is owned by HAROLD & MYRA MARKS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam?

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 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 3 Dam?

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam has a dam height of 35 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 3 Dam last inspected?

Lakewood Subdivision Lake 3 Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.