Lancaster Court Dam
Key Takeaway
Lancaster Court Dam is classified as high hazard in Illinois. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 2.5% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| NID ID | IL55174 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
COLUMBUS NOVA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lancaster Court Dam?
Lancaster Court Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lancaster Court Dam?
Lancaster Court Dam is owned by COLUMBUS NOVA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lancaster Court Dam?
Lancaster Court Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lancaster Court Dam?
Lancaster Court Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Lancaster Court Dam last inspected?
Lancaster Court Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.