Le Baube Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Le Baube Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Illinois. It was completed in 1970 and is 56 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 80.7% in IL) |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | IL00992 |
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
JACK WIEGAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Le Baube Lake Dam?
Le Baube 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 Le Baube Lake Dam?
Le Baube Lake Dam is owned by JACK WIEGAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Le Baube Lake Dam built?
Le Baube Lake Dam was completed in 1970, making it 56 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 Le Baube Lake Dam?
Le Baube Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Le Baube Lake Dam?
Le Baube Lake Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Le Baube Lake Dam last inspected?
Le Baube Lake Dam was last inspected on August 5, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.